Meanwhile In Iraq... Islamic State Attacks Kirkuk Oil Field
A recent report by VOA News cited intelligence agencies as saying that the terrorist group remained resilient and ready to spring back out when the U.S. implemented its plans to “recede deep into the background.”
“The group has evolved into an entrenched insurgency, exploiting weaknesses in local security to find safe havens and targeting forces engaged in counter-ISIL operations,” a report by the UN sanctions monitoring team said.
“Attacks in Baghdad in January and April 2021 underscore the group’s resilience despite heavy counter-terrorism pressure from Iraqi authorities,” the report also said. Islamic State “is likely to continue attacking civilians and other soft targets in the capital whenever possible to garner media attention and embarrass the Government of Iraq.”
Based on what we are currently witnessing happening in Afghanistan, the deeper in the background the U.S. recedes, the more emboldened IS will become, which could mean more attacks on oil fields in the oil-rich Kirkuk region. This would interfere with OPEC’s second-largest exporter of crude with plans to boost its production considerably once the OPEC+ agreement expires.
https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/meanwhile-iraq-islamic-state-attacks-kirkuk-oil-field
Almost like we've regressed 5-10 years.
I'm waiting for a Jihadi terror attack on US soil & then another Middle East war to start. Because, you know, we have to secure the oil fields, and spread democracy to those longing for it.
Wash, rinse, repeat.