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2026-02-16 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

In a first, valuable vulnerable IAF tankers are flying in Syrian airspace.

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Posted by Jairong+Scourge+of+the+Gepids2435 2026-02-16 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1759 views ] Top
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1 Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't it US tankers that refueled them? From the big airbase in Qatar.

Posted by Jairong+Scourge+of+the+Gepids2435 2026-02-16 06:05|| 2026-02-16 06:05|| Front Page Top

2 ^ wrong

Posted by Frank G 2026-02-16 06:19|| 2026-02-16 06:19|| Front Page Top

3 The new Syrian 'government' is not a Iranian ally any more.

Per a quick search and AI response:
"Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, the longstanding alliance between Syria and Iran has effectively collapsed, with the new Sunni-led government in Damascus severing ties with Tehran and banning Iranian nationals
. This marks a dramatic shift from their decades-long, close strategic partnership, which was largely focused on anti-Western and anti-Israel initiatives"

Posted by Chantry 2026-02-16 08:56|| 2026-02-16 08:56|| Front Page Top

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