[It is no secret that Saudi Arabia, the other Gulf monarchies, and [post-Nasserist] Egypt are NATO-aligned client states which assist in carrying out U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, along with Israel. Sitting on top of an extraordinary amount of oil wealth, the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in particular, assists the U.S. in plundering... Continue Reading →
Obama pledges $1 billion in loan guarantees for Jordan
[The Jordanian regime is in the pocket of the USA. The Jordanian regime is a running dog of the USA. It slavishly does what the USA commands. Here, the USA rewards its comprador puppet in Jordan, perhaps for its aid destabilizing Syria and bringing terrible misery to millions. More hypocrisy. The USA claims to be... Continue Reading →
Jordan urged to end military trials of protesters
[Jordan's dictatorship is propped up by the United States. The United States claims to support democracy, yet the United States supports some of the most reactionary monarchies and dictatorships in the Middle East. Imperialism cares not about human rights and democracy, it cares only about advancing its own interests. --NP] Jordan urged to end military... Continue Reading →
Jordan seeks U.S. surveillance aircraft as Syria war rages
[The United States is expanding its influence in the region as it helps bring chaos and destruction to Syria. --NP] Jordan seeks U.S. surveillance aircraft as Syria war rages AMMAN (Reuters) - Jordan on Wednesday asked the United States to provide manned U.S. surveillance aircraft to help keep an eye on its border with Syria,... Continue Reading →
Jordan hosts 900 US troops to shield against Syria
[The US recently sent a shipment of F16 fighters to Jordan, now 900 troop. The US is preparing for a more direct role in the proxy war against Iran? -- NP] Jordan hosts 900 US troops to shield against Syria AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan's prime minister says the country is hosting 900 U.S. military... Continue Reading →
Officials: Arms shipments rise to Syrian rebels
[The United States is coordinating the arming of Syrian opposition groups behind the scenes while making sure to be able to deny their role if things spiral into total chaos in a post-Assad Syria. If sectarian violence turns to state-sponsored genocide or if Al Queda-types come to power, the United States wants to be able... Continue Reading →
Confirmed: Pentagon deploys military forces to Jordan-Syria border
Confirmed: Pentagon deploys military forces to Jordan-Syria border (RT) US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has confirmed that US troops have been dispatched to the Jordan-Syrian border to help bolster the former’s military capabilities in case violence escalates in the volatile region. “We have been working with Jordan for a period of time now…on a... Continue Reading →