Kerry Wins Arab States’ Support For Syria/Iraq Military Campaign
Click here for reuse options!After talks in Saudi Arabia’s summer capital Jeddah, Secretary of State John Kerry won backing from 10 Arab countries – Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and six Gulf states including rich rivalsSaudi Arabia and Qatar – for a coalition to fight the Sunni militants that have seized swathes of Iraq and Syria.
“Arab nations play a critical role in that coalition, the leading role really across all lines of effort: military support, humanitarian aid, our work to stop the flow of illegal funds,” Kerry told a news conference.
Non-Arab Sunni power Turkey also attended the Jeddah talks but two other major regional players – Shi’ite Iran and Syria itself – were excluded, a sign of the difficulty of building a coalition across the Middle East’s sectarian battle lines.
The Arab states agreed in a communique to do more to stop the flow of funds and fighters to Islamic State and help rebuild communities “brutalized” by the group.
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By: Cheston Catalano
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Teddy Simon September 11th, 2014 at 17:44
I wonder if FOX will be reporting this since they LOVE Kerry so much , Sarcasm
Teddy Simon September 11th, 2014 at 17:44
I wonder if FOX will be reporting this since they LOVE Kerry so much , Sarcasm
edmeyer_able September 11th, 2014 at 17:52
I found this in my feed, it talks about how Turkey refused access to bases in our last incursion into Iraq. And this time around will only offer humanitarian aid.
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Ne…
Tommy6860 September 11th, 2014 at 18:04
And that makes this very problematic, when considering Turkey borders both Iraq and Syria along large stretches. I am also reading (not sure which) that a few European allies are not too keen on going into Syria. I am not into doing this unless we have all-out support. If Europe cannot or is unwilling to help, then maybe we should defer the crisis to them and just protect our homeland.
Personally, I think the oil producing states should foot their own military and money to go after the monster they mostly created for their hate of the Shia sect of Islam.
edmeyer_able September 11th, 2014 at 18:09
It’s reported we are flying over Syria already gathering target locations. Still wondering what Assad will do when the first shots are taken and what claim of collateral damage was done.
There should be no need for the US to spend 1 dime on this. Still no one saying if the troops of any nation will cross the Syrian border.
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Andrea Mitchell @mitchellreports 11m
New CIA analysis says ISIS can muster between 20,000-31,500 fighters in Iraq/Syria up from 10K before battle successes helped recruitment
Tommy6860 September 11th, 2014 at 18:21
Well, there you have it, the countries I “thought” I heard that will not go into Syria. Surprised Britain said no when considering Cameron’s hawkishness on the ISIS situation, but such as it is.
mea_mark September 11th, 2014 at 18:46
That may change as soon as someone from Britain is beheaded. Lots of politics and emotion.
fancypants September 11th, 2014 at 22:44
almost a guarantee at this point we are flying solo vs ISIL
and the brits didn’t even apologize for their ex-citizen’s video behavior ?
edmeyer_able September 11th, 2014 at 17:52
I found this in my feed, it talks about how Turkey refused access to bases in our last incursion into Iraq. And this time around will only offer humanitarian aid.
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Ne…
Tommy6860 September 11th, 2014 at 18:04
And that makes this very problematic, when considering Turkey borders both Iraq and Syria along large stretches. I am also reading (not sure which) that a few European allies are not too keen on going into Syria. I am not into doing this unless we have all-out support. If Europe cannot or is unwilling to help, then maybe we should defer the crisis to them and just protect our homeland.
Personally, I think the oil producing states should foot their own military and money to go after the monster they mostly created for their hate of the Shia sect of Islam.
edmeyer_able September 11th, 2014 at 18:09
It’s reported we are flying over Syria already gathering target locations. Still wondering what Assad will do when the first shots are taken and what claim of collateral damage was done.
There should be no need for the US to spend 1 dime on this. Still no one saying if the troops of any nation will cross the Syrian border.
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Andrea Mitchell @mitchellreports 11m
New CIA analysis says ISIS can muster between 20,000-31,500 fighters in Iraq/Syria up from 10K before battle successes helped recruitment
Tommy6860 September 11th, 2014 at 18:21
Well, there you have it, the countries I “thought” I heard that will not go into Syria. Surprised Britain said no when considering Cameron’s hawkishness on the ISIS situation, but such as it is.
mea_mark September 11th, 2014 at 18:46
That may change as soon as someone from Britain is beheaded. Lots of politics and emotion.
fancypants September 11th, 2014 at 22:44
almost a guarantee at this point we are flying solo vs ISIL
and the brits didn’t even apologize for their ex-citizen’s video behavior ?
tiredoftea September 11th, 2014 at 20:12
Somehow the word quagmire and lessons not learned comes to mind.
tiredoftea September 11th, 2014 at 20:12
Somehow the word quagmire and lessons not learned comes to mind.
Spirit of America September 11th, 2014 at 21:01
Pay attention to the ‘slowing of funds to isis’ part… several of these countries have large segments that believe in what isis and other such groups are doing, or they wouldn’t be funding them… and keep in mind about Syria, which already formally stated ANY/ALL actions w/in its borders MUST be cleared by Assad. Now up for consideration is arming anti-Assad rebels($500mil about worth).
I re-iterate. there is NO solution, no matter how it’s played. It’ll be 1 temp patch leading to another leading to another, pushing it down the road by years.
If POTUS works w/Assad, the right will slaughter him verbally. If POTUS arms the rebels and goes into Syria in any way w/out Assad permission, the left will slaughter him and the sad part is neither action will solve the problem for the US or west.
fancypants September 11th, 2014 at 22:20
it always gives you that warm fuzzy feeling that the Saudi’s have our back
I don’t trust that guy with the sword though He looks unstable..
Spirit of America September 11th, 2014 at 21:01
Pay attention to the ‘slowing of funds to isis’ part… several of these countries have large segments that believe in what isis and other such groups are doing, or they wouldn’t be funding them… and keep in mind about Syria, which already formally stated ANY/ALL actions w/in its borders MUST be cleared by Assad. Now up for consideration is arming anti-Assad rebels($500mil about worth).
I re-iterate. there is NO solution, no matter how it’s played. It’ll be 1 temp patch leading to another leading to another, pushing it down the road by years.
If POTUS works w/Assad, the right will slaughter him verbally. If POTUS arms the rebels and goes into Syria in any way w/out Assad permission, the left will slaughter him and the sad part is neither action will solve the problem for the US or west.
fancypants September 11th, 2014 at 22:20
it always gives you that warm fuzzy feeling that the Saudi’s have our back
I don’t trust that guy with the sword though He looks unstable..
juicyfruityyy September 11th, 2014 at 23:10
i thought some of the Arabs were the ones funding ISIS?
juicyfruityyy September 11th, 2014 at 23:10
i thought some of the Arabs were the ones funding ISIS?
Skydog2 September 12th, 2014 at 07:31
“Arab states have signed up for a coordinated military campaign”. “Arab nations play a critical role”
It will be interesting to see what these Arab states actually contribute. Will they put boots on the ground?
Skydog2 September 12th, 2014 at 07:31
“Arab states have signed up for a coordinated military campaign”. “Arab nations play a critical role”
It will be interesting to see what these Arab states actually contribute. Will they put boots on the ground?