How did this Neocon scheme work out?
Aaron Maté @aaronjmate
A key motive for the Syria dirty war -- likely the most expensive covert CIA war in US history -- was to weaken Syria's allies Iran and Hezbollah, the top forces in the region that can deter US-Israeli hegemony.
That's why Israel armed the insurgents and launches routine strikes on Syria, including the one that has triggered Iran's current retaliation.
5:12 PM · Apr 13, 2024
In fairness, although Aaron says it was Israel arming the “insurgents”—murderous jihadis—I strongly believe that Uncle Sam footed the bill. Who cared that these creeps were slaughtering Christians? Not the Israelis and certainly not our Deep State.
More expensive than the coup in Ukraine?
“likely the most expensive covert CIA war in US history”
It was part of the reason. Most of the Bush strategy was multi-effect oriented. Isolate the Iranians, ensure US oil interests and help gain access to new oil resources. Protract and expand Israel capabilities in the region.