Report: Hizbullah Official Says Assad Made Big Mistake by Using Chemical Weapons
German intelligence said Tuesday that spying on a conversation between a Hizbullah member and an Iranian diplomat provided “an additional clue” that proves Syrian President Bashar Assad used chemical weapons in the August 21 attacks.
"The intelligence agency (BND) intercepted a phone conversation between a high-ranking Hizbullah member and the Iranian embassy and in which the Hizbullah official seems to admit chemicals were used,” a report by Der Spiegel magazine said.
It elaborated: “He said in the phone call that Assad lost his nerves and made a big mistake by ordering the chemical weapons attack.”
The magazine said the revelation was made during a secret briefing to select lawmakers on Monday, in which BND head Gerhard Schindler said that while there is still no incontestable proof, analysis of the evidence at hand has led his intelligence service to believe that Assad's regime is to blame.
Schindler explained that “only Assad's regime is in possession of binary chemical weapons such as sarin.”
“The BND believes that regime experts would be the only ones capable of manufacturing such weapons and deploying them with small missiles and that they were used in attacks before August 21,” the German magazine said.
It pointed out: “The telephone conversation intercepted by the BND could be an important piece in the puzzle currently being assembled by Western intelligence experts.”
Der Spiegel's report comes after U.S. President Barack Obama warned last week he was ready to launch military strikes on Assad's regime over its alleged use of chemical weapons.
Washington has accused the regime of Assad of carrying out the August 21 attack near Damascus, which U.S. officials say killed nearly 1,500 people, including hundreds of children.
over 10 years
Has it ever occurred to you that the reason all evidence points towards Baschar is maybe - just maybe - not all that much of a coincidence? Or does your brainwashing deny you such thoughts?
over 10 years
Sounds good to us.
over 10 years
Facts and truth always shines crystal clear against all odds. The problem lies with the ignorant refusing to see it.
over 10 years
hahahahaha waiting for them to say they have a recording where nasrallah admits he has been having an affair with setrida for years :D
and yes folks, until they let us hear that supposed recording, and we can identify the voices, this is only talk.
i doubt anyway that anyone from HA would talk over the phone about anything, with the iranian embassy what's more, like they don't know the whole world is spying on them.
one more thing, there is an obvious lie in the german claims, that only assad has chemicals, since we all know khan al assal chemical a few months ago was done by rebels.
over 10 years
Bush killed 1.7M? OMG, that is even worse than Obama claimed. That is ridiculous. Second of all, no Lebanese should wish Lebanon or Syria to be bombed. Yes we should keep the West, Israel, Assad and Iranians out.
over 10 years
zahle:
400,000 dead in the first gulf war
1,000,000 dead during the embargo (mostly children and sick & old people)
600,000 dead since the second gulf war (and counting)
over 10 years
wolf and southern could you please then tell us why assad could not have used chemical weapons? any clues or read any evidence? then share them with us...
enlighten us readers please....
over 10 years
would you agree that Chem weapons were used period? if so and you don't think it is Assad, then who do you think is capable of manufacturing such weapons and deliver them? if it is the rebels then do you think they would use in areas they control against themselves and their families???
over 10 years
The devil's advocate. Well done, you should be proud. Totally indecent comment here, disrespectful towards the 1429 that died that day among them 421 children.
Not you were denying here that chemical weapons had been used. You were also denying the number of casualties.
When will you acknowledge in the name of justice that you boss' boss is a mass murderer?
Have some decency for once for God's sake!
over 10 years
"i speak with logic and sound military strategy"
wahahahahaha!!!! bashar s military adviser now! ROFL!!!! best joke ever!!!!!
yeah we know aounis rhetoric... bashar is a saint and all the others terrorists! typical national socialist syndrom used and reused by all the dictator s propagandas!!! just read your history! LOL
over 10 years
Remember the fabricated evidence made against Iraq's WMD ? No wonder the American Politicians are good actors , they have Clint Eastwood as their Director, remember how the Republicans hired him in the last US elections ?
Look up " Aum Shinrikyo " , if they can produce & use "Sarin " injuring over 5000 people back in the 90's on Japanese soil , then the Rebels with the help of KSA & Turkey can easily execute this mass murder ! MARIA DE PONTI from the UN accussed the rebels, she is the only person with any logic & truth with substance ! Not one single country has come up with 100% proof that Bashar has used CW , only accusations , if this was in a Civil Court case it would have been thrown out by now , case closed!!!!
Signed Wolf ....
over 10 years
No need to reply to the village idiot Wolf, ya 7aram.
over 10 years
you are on the terror watch list and your ip has been recorded. signed CIA
over 10 years
didn't answer the question, but nice try on the diversion.
next...
over 10 years
"der spiegel has told lies before, concerning the STL and the hariri murder."
so has your god aoun too then as he accused the syrians!! LOL... see you are following a liar! ROFL.....
over 10 years
are you saying bashar is not an idiot? He has turned his country into an iranian colony where the syrians have no say. He is fighting a war for the sake of iran and russian gaz monopoly. His country is being destructed and 2M of its population have become refugees.
over 10 years
Doesn't it also remind you of every single accusation that Hizb has ever levelled against Israel? I don't (strongly) doubt that you also want what's best for Lebanon, but wake up and smell the reality: the people you have been supporting for so long are indeed the criminals in this scenario. I'm sorry that you had to learn the hard way.
over 10 years
Doesn't it also remind you of every single accusation that Hizb has ever levelled against Israel? I don't (strongly) doubt that you also want what's best for Lebanon, but wake up and smell the reality: the people you have been supporting for so long are indeed the criminals in this scenario. I'm sorry that you had to learn the hard way.
over 10 years
smells worse than borj hammoud?
over 10 years
this time bachar screwed himself and he knows it...once obama gets more opinion support , lets see what he does with it...this is not going to be a few rockets like the "new jorsa" in 1986 that fired at the jabal and killed a few goats....
over 10 years
He will cripple the air force so that the tide can turn. I also hope that if the Iranians start blabbering he will hit them too.
over 10 years
Have you heard of a prison called "Mezzeh"? Back then you had bunch of very irate Americans wanting to take revenge of 9/11.
over 10 years
wow amazing, I too remember the headline on the Dailystar that day, saying New Jersey Kills 12 goats, or something like that....
over 10 years
rbaker, logical thinking happens when a person reaches to a true conclusion from a given "possible premise or premises? that, if true, would support that conclusion. What I said re: "Back then you had bunch of very irate Americans wanting to take revenge of 9/11", is based on "known facts", including the state of the mind of the perpetrators at the time. My view is irrelevant, but people that knew Sadam and/or his regime would disagree with most critics regarding Sadam's connection with the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda, considering the deterioration of Sadam's grace with the U.S. after he lost the Iran/Iraq war and turned around to support Al-Qaeda. Another reason to invade Iraq, may be more important, was to bankrupt Sadam's wealth/purchasing power and prevent him from buying weapons from the other super power and/or manufacturers that he might use against U.S's allies in the region.
over 10 years
I guess I can say "screw" your misinterpretation of my statement, but it will be neither appropriate or necessary.
over 10 years
@falanges
It is called " Freedom of Speech " .......
Who gives a " damn " about the CIA , FBI , MOSSAD OR THE SHIN BEIT !
Oh , also include the MI5, MI6 , ....
We are all " Monitored & Spied on !
Signed Wolf !!!!!!
over 10 years
Southern- Don't you find it to be a odd that are so many "fabrication" by so many different countries all pointing to the same people?
over 10 years
This "Southern" Iranian idiot is in the minority.
over 10 years
southern hasnt been to lebanon in years, he can sit on his computer and comment all he wants in his western country cause that is the freedom of speech law there. if he really believes in his hezshitla he's not smart enough to know that he wouldnt have any freedom to post or say his thoughts. you would be stoned to death if you disagree with them.... fool
over 10 years
Stop grasping at straws! You guys are done for.
over 10 years
I could give you a thought of mind which also have flood the web the last couple of days. First the worrying aspect that the video was posted one day ahead of the attack. Second why the hell would he use chemical weapons in ghouta where he is making strong progress and has so for the last couple of months and not in Aleppo for example? And why the hell would he use it the weapons 3 days after the un investigation team arrived in Syria for exactly the same reason? Last but not least, Maria del ponti clearly stated that the evidence points towards the rebels subject to launching and using chemical weapons. Please at least use your brains when analyzing news on the web
over 10 years
how about an article newer than may which del ponti says this.
we are talking about the events of August 21, not something from before. If there were something from before, why didn't the ASSad regime request inspectors?
over 10 years
Sir, the fact that the rebells has used chemical weaponsin in the past, not many months ago, only strenghten the suggestion that the attack was a operation of the rebells. The statement of del monti is highly significant in this context. I'm not an supporter of assad, it eould be as choosing between plague and colera.
over 10 years
I have not come to a firm conclusion yet re. the C.M., but I am thinking, where is Assad? If I were wrongfully accused of killing the security guard who is protecting my vineyard with an AK-47, a type of weapon that I have, keep and use, I would be convincing yelling, screaming, producing exculpatory evidence any chance I get. I have not seen these things.
over 10 years
By the way, you keep referring to C.M.s - Chemical Muppets?
over 10 years
No, just typos. My fingers do not like typing on laptops very much.
over 10 years
Also, using Iran Logic-101, hitting your enemy with C.M. where the world would least suspect you of and blame your enemy, is exactly what these sick bastards will do to avoid the blame.
over 10 years
Iran has got to be neutralized- they are nasty odious people-- all of them
over 10 years
No doubt. Your guard has to be on highest level whenever a Persian comes across your path. Don't even try to do an business with them. You should though enjoy their cuisine.
over 10 years
Lebanese are not arabs.
over 10 years
"...analysis of the evidence at hand has led his intelligence service to believe that Assad's regime is to blame."
There's supposedly SO much evidence implicating Assad that not a single shred of it has to been shown to the public. LOL.
over 10 years
All i had to read were the first two phrases in this ridiculous article to know it's all B.S.
Naharnet, we know you're M14, but try to have a little shred of credibility and dignity in the articles you post.
over 10 years
lol, indeed.
over 10 years
Mahek Josephine Baker?
Anyone opposing you is a Ben Gurion, a Cohen or a Levi. There must be millions of them in Lebanon. You're sectarian to the bone.
over 10 years
hizb iran and syria again going to their defense of "insist and deny".
over 10 years
@phony-enician
days are numbered??? all the tough talk while you sit in your mommy's house typing away at the screen. You're extremely scary btw.
Please show us how brave you are. Step one foot in the Dahyieh and try to even utter those words, please :)
over 10 years
You must be Iranian- always bloviating and verbally boating with nothing to show for it.
over 10 years
What difference will it make if Assad used them or not, if there is ample proof, you will justify his actions anyway. So what is the use of arguing, the Ragime can do no wrong, unless of course Aoun says so.
The strategy is simple, question every piece of evidence, and when there is irrefutable proof, justify the action. Please somebody, open a window and let the flies out.
over 10 years
Dont they have there own private telecommunications network if they piked this conversation up y havent they picked up other conversations revealing this info that they piked up a evesdrop blows the source Dont u think Bit sus FABRICATED STORY
over 10 years
I would suggest you google GCHQ and figure out that hizb iran's network is not as safe as they thought it was. Here is an article from the guardian http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2013/jun/21/gchq-cables-secret-world-communications-nsa
over 10 years
They are using Western Technology, crackable by Western powers.
The NSA uses Quantum Computers, the first of their kinds. Great-Britain, Germany or France own one! They can virtually decipher any encryption.
over 10 years
"Quantum computers"
Lol. Not yet, what you're thinking of.
over 10 years
Western countries should aply the same degree of certainty used by Syria and Iran when condemning opponents to their fascist regime, usually no more than a few days between hastily proven guilt and the rope !
over 10 years
Now they should concentrate on liberating the chebaa farms , and the false witnesses file !
hahaha ! such a bunch of jokers ! The day of reckoning is near !
over 10 years
Naharnet got it wrong. The HA official actually posted it on Iranian diplomat's Facebook wall. He thought it was safer than their already very safe communication network.
over 10 years
It does not matter whether the story is true or not. What is true is that Bashar will be attacked in a week or two at the max.
Bashar might lose Damascus after the attack.
over 10 years
Tony, you should do politics. Start a non-sectarian faction representing all Lebanese so we can finally get rid of Berri, Aoun, Jumblatt and the orta.
You're be successful.
over 10 years
Did anyone else watch Kerry addressing congressmen live on CNN? It was great and promising.
over 10 years
The brain washed masses would not believe that cw were used even if Assad announced it himself.
over 10 years
because they used bleach. it killed a specific area of their brains... their intelligence.
over 10 years
They need to move to Iran- they are more loyal to the crooked Islamic Mullahs there than to their own country, I say cleanse Lebanon of their filth,
over 10 years
Tonyfarris, your not quoting a jewish site, your quoting a zionist site. I am 100% against bashar and hezballah but i will not sell my soul to satan in order to attempt to defeat them as there is no victory for those who join forces with satan, only shame. Not even the zionists respect their collaborating dogs. Victory is possible without counting on satans help. Had the FSA realized it, syria would be diffirent by now. Look at the leadership of the FSA begging the US to attack its country. Is there any honour for them? They are humiliated as are the basharist regime who wouldnt mind american and israeli strikes on their enemies themselves if it was availible for them. Traitors can never be heroes and will only find disgrace. In the words of the SLA collaborators "they (ie zionist jews) treat us worse than dogs after all we did for them". Some legacy.
over 10 years
BJ
Horishima , Negasaki is enough to justify crime against Humanity ! Yes the US ! Have they ever been taken to the International Court ? NO !
Now let me add :
Vietnam
Korea
Cambodia
Somalia
Libya
Sudan
Ethiopia
Rwanda
Uganda
Kenya
Nigeria
Ghana
Yemen
Iraq
Palestine
Lebanon
Egypt
Afghanistan
Philippines
Ecuador
Panama
Cuba
Gautamala
Chille
Argentina
Columbia
Bolivia
Mexico
Venezuela
Brazil
Even let me add " Spying " on other Western countries ( according to " Assange , Manning , & Snowden" )
What friends do they have left ? ISRAEL ?
Go & ------ yourselves !
Signed Wolf !!!!!!!
over 10 years
stop insulting people.
u forgot Grenada in '83.
usa is the guardian of peace. they do whatever must be done to pacify the world. nobody else does it. not the russians, chinese or europeans.
russia colonized europe for 45 years.... and imposed communism. did u forget? how many countries is this?
over 10 years
Although I think your list is exaggerated, there's no question that the US has been responsible, directly or indirectly, for a lot of atrocities in the world. I don't believe that M14 ever sticks up for the US, even though M8 is convinced in their own minds that they do. In any case, how can you bring about such an example when HA is the king of committing crimes and illegalities without being held accountable for them. Before any Lebanese starts trying to impose justice outside his country's borders, he should first ensure that justice exists within his country's borders.
over 10 years
If I have left any country out that the US has ------up please forgive me !!!!!!!!!?
Signed wolf ...............
over 10 years
who cares thats history. dont be bitter cause america wont let you in lilwolf. hope you visit america one day if they allow you and you will see what they fought for
over 10 years
independent??????????????????????????
all of these nations need izrael??????? what 4?
they only protect them at all cost 4 multiple reasons, it doesn't mean they are not independent.
is this how aoun trains u 2 think? ScArY!!!!!!
over 10 years
Southern, what about all the proof agasint the regime bombing lebanon (samaha, tripoli bombing), what about hisbullah members being caught trying to assassinate boutros harb? whenever there are solid proofs against syria an ha you still ignore them.
over 10 years
The intelligence officials left and right who have not produced one shred of evidence, not even cooked evidence, have also detected flying elephants over parts of Lebanon and Syria, I swear to Allah!
over 10 years
Pretty convenient timing. A Hezbollah Member? Was it the same guy who blew himself up in Bulgaria? Who was the Iranian? A casual conversation? How did this anonymous Hezbollah member get in the Assad Chain of Command? Who furnished this information to BND? What is the German interest in Spying on Lebanese and Iranian conversations? Assad lost his nerve when he's winning even after his inner circle was assassinated in the first week of the Attempt at Regime Change and suddenly he decides to kill 430 women and children just as UN Inspectors arrived at a hotel 11 miles away. Oh I believe this must be true, if you say so. This is not true. If you are in favor of the USA attacking Syria and killing allawites,kurds, Christians and whoever else resists the Jihadists just say so,,,, don't quote other people's nonsense.
over 10 years
This article has some of the most civil and useful dialogue we ve seen in awhile.
I tried to weigh out the perspective of quo bono (who benefits?) because I agree with Mowaten that this gives the US a trump card.
However, I m not of the opinion that the Syrian regime was/is doing particularly well or they wouldn't have accepted any assistance from HA because that's almost as much of a trump card in and of itself.
If this wiretap information is true, it would fit with the developing narrative that HA is more of a hesitant partner - and more realistic than Assad - and I'm sure the party isn't pleased with the scenario because it's downhill either way they look at it. If I was HA, I would push back against Iran and cut my losses in Syria.
over 10 years
Let's be frank here. No one could have used chemical weapons if he was not cornered. I for one think that Assad is realising that his end is nearing based on his assessment of how much is he still garnering the support of his men. I surmise that he's more and more seeing that his power base is eroding speedily. That's why he took the opportunity of throwing chemicals on his people. In wars, mistakes like these are futile. I think Assad's end is near.
over 10 years
It all comes down to one Decision ,
If anyone attacks Syria then it is an attack on any Arab Nation !
ISRAEL I will tell you now , be ready for a repercussion , KSA , GCC states & Turkey you are all next to follow you TRAITORS !
Signed Wolf !!!!!!
over 10 years
this report and this article are useless without a proof!
why don't they upload this phone conversation at least even though we cant be sure who is talking on both sides of the phone.
not to mention; "Hizbullah official seems to admit chemicals were used.."
"seems to"! did he admit or not?
is it wise for the German intelligence to spread out such information? i mean now Hizbullah and the Iranians will avoid sharing information by phone!
very smart
over 10 years
Honestly dont u guys get tired of backing a dictator up killing kids women like seriously theres a drink called open ur goddamn eyes and look around u.....wow look at wats happeneing in lebanon all cuz of a dictator
over 10 years
your right and hezbollah will never leave syria. this is the objective to grow in weak polictical countries and hopefully they will be blasted by a war and will exhaust their arsenal. then one day the brainwashed lebanese people can see through there propaganda and see that hezbollah is just a bullshit commercial with only barking power and assassination goals
over 10 years
@falanges
You are a slave to the KSA , GCC states & to the Israeli agendas' .
In other words you are a mere " Abed " !
While you are sucking the toes' of your Masters' as well as been pumped up from the behind we true Lebanese have the right & freedom to do as we wish, ie , freedom of speech , freedom of studies, freedom of marriage , freedom of choosing any political party , freedom of opinion , freedom of wisdom , freedom of courage , freedom of choice, freedom of LIFE !
Do you get it now ! If not then you are still a slave !
Signed Wolf !!
over 10 years
nasralla ma bya3ref sho 3am byseer b7ezbo aw eno kazab fe mara 2al eno shabab el 7ezeb metel el e5wee hahahahah kalam 7elo bas mish mazbout yemken alla by2oul eno el mo2mneen e5wee bas ya nasralla enta gayeb 3an sama3 3al a5er meltehee bel syasee aktar matra7 fee koroh wa azyee wa zolom wa nas natra ba3da la tofrom ba3da wa ma fee la tasamo7 wala ma7abe howee 7ezbak el m3afen sho mfaker le ma3ak as7ab el 7oseen ma3ak shee3ee wa sayed 3am onsa7ak fee2 min el coma elee enta feeha
over 10 years
@makhaleh
Seriously you do have the genes of an Ape more than the rest of us !
We do not back any Dictator ...period !
But why should we back an ISRAELI Agenda that has a full support of KSA , GCC states , Turkey that allows Thugs to attack an Arab Sovereign Nation ?
If you are married and have a dispute with your wife , would you allow your neighbours to get involved ?
If you answered Yes , then you are an Ape !
Leave our problems to be sort out between ourselves , there is no need for unrelated outsiders to get involved ! Especially Jews & their supporters ! Do you get it now ? Or you are truly an Ape that does not comprehend what I'm trying to say ?
If they attack Syria , then any one of us is on the list as well , it is called RAPE !
Just look at Iraq , Afghanistan & Libya for example , are they better off now ?
Signed Wolf ...
over 10 years
it is unfortunate that Lebanon is filled with people like Wolf...with weapons.
Talking to them logically is a waste of time...they are brainwashed...this is what happened to Germans in the 1930s. They thought they were ashraf al nas until their ideology and aggressiveness were totally defeated...
This is the fate of Iran's Khamanei and his poodles throughout the region.
It is just a matter of time for Khamanei to swallow Khomeini's poison pill (remember how Saddam destroyed the Iranians).
over 10 years
Keep on drinking your coffee @ the Hard Rock Cafe downtown Tel Aviv while you read & post on a Lebanese site . You made your point , but as long as you Israelis keep on thieving our oil, gas , occupy Shebaa Farms , Golan Heights , & building illegal settlements in the West Bank then I would suggest to you that make sure you gas mask provided by your Government is always never too far away ...as a matter of fact have it in your bag , it shall be more useful than your laptop you are using now .
Unless you allow the Palestinian refugees back & compensate them & return all of the above mentioned , then your coffee shall be like drinking poison whilst wearing a gas mask at the same time !
You people are the major instigators of our problems , for as long as you neglect these issues mentioned above then always wear you gas mask & sip that poison coffee everyday till kingdom come !!!
Signed Wolf ........
over 10 years
I drink my coffee in downtown Beirut and Ashrafieh. Btw it seems you know Tel Aviv well "signed woof."
I am Lebanese and I really dislike Hezbollah. They destroyed Lebanon, protect the worst criminals and reduced our economy to rubble.
They are an Iranian instrument and nothing more.
It seems that you are or have been either a beneficiary of Iranian aid or you are one of those Shiite leftists that hates everything that Lebanon ever stood for.
I say move to downtown Teheran. I am sure you will learn the meaning of freedom there.
over 10 years
Phoenix: You are always hoping that Ha will come to their senses and return to the fold. This my friend although admirable is nearly impossible. HA know full well that the day they forfeit their arms is the day that will embolden the Lebanese to confront them about their crimes, starting from the assassination of Harriri and the string of murders that followed. Every man and his dog know that they are directly or indirectly involved. Fear and cowardice have reined supreme amongst all our politicians in confronting HA's crimes. HA's only defence is their arms. The only solution would be to promise them immunity if they hand in their arms. And then again who are we to offer them immunity if the families of their victims and the families of the innocent bystanders demand justice.
over 10 years
Hizbalah will never come back to the fold. It is a business. That is how they make money. who will pay their salaries? who will give them millions and millions of free money to do whatever they wish to do with it but iran? not to mention the God like power they enjoy for being the tough guy on the block. The only way they will give up their arsenal is to be taken away from them by force. I do not see it happening anytime soon.
over 10 years
Who cares? Just bomb them for what they did in Lebanon.
over 10 years
Yes I guess the Taliban are really popular or the Iraqi Baathists or wait the communists...no it must be Binladen....mmmm
Oh yeah Hezbollah is really popular nowadays in the Arab world....wait...Most Arabs actually think that Nasrallah is worse than Ariel Sharon...Is he really? I bet he and his Assad freaks killed more Arabs than Sharon....really popular...
over 10 years
Yes I guess the Taliban are really popular or the Iraqi Baathists or wait the communists...no it must be Binladen....mmmm
Oh yeah Hezbollah is really popular nowadays in the Arab world....wait...Most Arabs actually think that Nasrallah is worse than Ariel Sharon...Is he really? I bet he and his Assad freaks killed more Arabs than Sharon....really popular...
over 10 years
The West will not act. We don't come help Sunnis. Case Closed.
Here is what you should ask yourself. Why did not material collected like soil test positive for Sarin, but people the opposition handed over test positive. Think hard my friend.
Here we go, it seems every western country plus Israel has a " Piece" of a large puzzle & coincidently it all points to Bachar, but it seems they are still not 100% sure .
Stop fabricating BS !
Signed Wolf !