Episode 629 • • 2:28:14 - 2:32:59
629: Passport Terrorists!
Muqtada al-Sadr Return, Kurdish Oil Interests
The Mahdi Army, led by cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, is reportedly mobilizing again in Iraq to counter the ISIS advance. Senator Feinstein emphasized the need for a "reconciliation government" that ensures the Kurds retain their share of oil revenues. The hosts point out that Kurdish oil is a critical geopolitical factor, with significant exports flowing through Turkey and Israel to European markets.