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ISIS Releases Professional Looking ‘Movie Trailer’ Truth Revolt, Larry O’Connor, September 17, 2014

(Please see also Obama: U.S. forces will not have ‘combat mission’. He keeps saying it, but . . .  — DM)

‘Flames Of War’ features images of US troops and the White House.

ISIS has released a very professional looking “movie trailer” titled Flames of War via YouTube.

The 52-second video includes films of American troops involved in heavy fighting in what appears to be Iraq. With many quick edits and slow-motion explosions, the trailer then focuses on exterior shots of the White House and President Barack Obama speaking about America’s engagement in Iraq.

The concluding title image has the words “Flames of War” set ablaze with a subtitle reading “Fighting has just begun.”

The final image is a black background with white text saying “Coming Soon.”

As the AP points out, the timing of the video’s release is probably not coincidental:

The video’s timing, released Tuesday, suggests it was a response to Gen. Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who said in testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee that if the current Iraq strategy doesn’t prevail, he may recommend the use of ground troops.

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Tags: Combat troops, Flames Of War, Islamic State, the White House