Is Iraq next? The Iraqis have been trying to get the U.S. out of Iraq for years. From Tyler Durden at zerohedge.com:
In what is simultaneously a humiliating setback for the Deep State and a welcome victory for noninterventionist American taxpayers, the White House on Friday announced that US military forces will be withdrawn from Niger over the coming months. The move comes after Niger’s mid-March declaration that was ending its military cooperation with the United States.
Following Niger’s announcement, US military officials scrambled in vain to salvage the relationship. At stake: The $110 million Air Base 201, which the New York Times characterized as the Pentagon’s “most strategic military asset in sub-Saharan Africa.” Said to be a key base for counterterrorism, it was a major hub for drone operations in the region.
US-Niger relations took a major downturn with a July 2023 coup that toppled President Mohamed Bazoum in favor of a military junta. The new government was increasingly keen on Russia, something that triggered bitter complaints from US officials. Things deteriorated further when Western intelligence accused Niger of engaging in secret talks to give Iran access to its uranium.
You can’t go on a world conquering tour with just a printing press.
How brilliant of the faculty lounge to burn it all down and still think you can boss the little guys around.
I need a fresh round of cigars and the popcorn is delicious.