Former CIA head calls for Russians and Iranians in Syria to be covertly killed

Although for many this seemed like a shocking revelation, there is nothing new in the words of Morell. The CIA has traditionally carried out covert murder in many countries for decades. Such operations have been directed against both individuals (heads of states, ideological leaders) and entire groups. Terrorist activities have been organized by the United States in Western Europe (“Operation Gladio”), Latin America (death squads), the Middle East (Iran-Contra, Kurdish rebels), and Asia (the Mujahideen in Afghanistan and Pakistan, anti-communist groups in South East Asia).

Technology and accountability have changed since the Cold War. The CIA now works closely with the NSA and Cyber ​​Command and Special Operations Command. Thus, they are even capable of evading responsibility for special operations on the territory of other countries.