Posted on 02/28/2011 6:04:25 AM PST by Fennie
In an interview today on the Al Arabyia news network, an informed source within the Revolutionary Guards Corps revealed that Iran has several military bases in Libya.
The source, who requested anonymity due to his sensitive position within the Guards, elaborated further that the Iranian military bases are located mostly along Libya's borders with the African countries of Chad and Niger. From there, he said, the Guards actively smuggle arms and supply logistical assistance to rebellious groups in the African countries.
According to this source, Guards enter Libya under the guise of oil company employees. Most of these companies are under the control of the Revolutionary Guards.
The source, who is a colonel in the Guards, added that Gaddafi and his government are quite aware of these activities and have even signed joint contracts with those Iranian oil companies so that the Guards can enter Libya without any trouble.
(Excerpt) Read more at pajamasmedia.com ...
Quelle surprise.
It also would not be surprising to find there were similar factions in the other ME nations where problems have arisen.
The Mods chucked it into Bloggers since it's from Pajama Media. Good luck.
Iran helped Qaddafi beat back Chad rebels who were approaching Kufra back in the late 80’s - Qadaffi owes them
Strange bedfellows, the IRGC and Qadaffi
Different day, different mods?
As long as people read the story.
Gaddafi has long used Libya as a training/staging ground for all sorts of terror groups from the Irish Republican Army, to Spain’s ETA, Italy’s Red Brigades, and the Palestine Liberation Organization. That the Iranian Revolutionary Guards are there should come as no big surprise.
Your analysis may be totally correct regarding the Iranian military aircraft in Libya. It appears the Brits are already in the mode of establishing a no-fly. Things are getting interesting.
If the Brits are coming, it means they have reached agreement with the Quadaffi son on a new governance and he will be installed as head
Not sure I follow that line...which son would that be?
Your analysis may be right on. Of course it could establish more then one outcome. For instance. A means to which the opposition becomes even larger, better equip with weapons to then carry out really bloody battles with the regime counterparts. To many potential scenarios to go into here.
That would be the good son. (I don’t know his name)
The one who negotiated with the Brist to end the nuc program and allowed the Americans to come carry it all off to Oak Ridge. He then negotiated for a change in diplomatic relations and an end to scnctions. He is the one who began and promoted the Great Man Made River Project that is believed to be very good for lots of reasons. He is also the one who is intent on making Libya the finance center of North Africa nad has been working with European banks to make it so. he is the one educated abroad and who knows the country must modernize and make progress.
-——Of course it could establish more then one outcome——
You are correct but if the probably for a good outcome were not high, we would not be hearing about it. I’m suprised the Brits are in the lead. I sort of thought it would be the Italians. However considering the previous negotiations the Brits may have someone who is trusted
The old man was putting out money and I have no doubt others are too. The question becomes, who’s money is likely to be chosen by the opposition leaders.
Fear or hope?
I don’t think America is involved other than as a bit player. The stars will be European/British.
Obama lacks the stature to be involved at a high level. He will be carefully shunted aside He gets no respect
You are correct however in cautiously believing it can all fall apart.
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