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Neocon groups in control of Bush's Syria/Iran policy
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1. Office of Iranian Affairs (OIA) /or/ Iranian directorate
Set up by DOD as reincarnation of Office of Special Plans
Includes three former members of the Office of Special Plans
2. Iran-Syria Policy and Operations Group /or/ Iran-Syria Operations Group (ISOG)
The #1 vehicle for U.S. government planning on Iran
Created in early 2006, first chaired by Cheney's daughter Elizabeth
Represents: Cheney, DOD, State, Treasury, Joint Chiefs, National Security
Four subgroups on: Iran, Syria, terrorism, military action
Formerly overseen by Elliott Abrams and James Jeffrey.
Managed by: David Denehy, who is moving to the Office of the VP.
U.S. officials say that the pace of activity has quickened at ISOG. "There are so many meetings; we're doing stuff, writing papers; actions are being taken," said one person involved with the group. "It's very intense."
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Elizabeth Cheney (Cheney's daughter)
On April 22, 2006, the Financial Times reported the creation of an “Iran Syria Operations Group” (ISOG) and that it reports to Elizabeth Cheney.
Adam Ereli, a State Department spokesman, denied the group existed. However, it has been confirmed by many U.S. government officials and Kaplan, a neocon.
Liz Cheney's other posts: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Near Eastern Affairs (2005-present). Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Near Eastern Affairs (2002-03)
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http://zfacts.com/p/715.html | 01/18/12 07:25 GMT
Modified: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:27:27 GMT
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