Footage retrieved from US drones monitoring the self-styled Islamic State in Iraq and Syria shows how Washington aided the terrorist group by not doing anything against its military and economic activities despite its tactical, military and intelligence supremacy, according to a documentary parts of which was aired by YJC news agency.
The documentary "Lord of War"—which features photos and videos released by the "resistance front" forces fighting IS—focuses on the US decision not to destroy the terrorist group targets aimed at prolonging their survival in Iraq and Syria.
Regional countries and forces opposed to Israel and the US are often referred to as a "resistance front".
Explosive Devices
A scene shows terrorists affiliated with IS, known as Daesh in Arabic, laying land mines and explosive traps, which have taken the lives of a large number of Iraqi and Syrian people, mainly civilians.
"The location of explosive traps have not escaped the eyes of American drones, just like the terrorists' assembly points that were being monitored by them on a daily basis," the documentary says, before moving on to show one of the main command and control centers of the militant group, around which a series of trenches had been dug for extra protection.
The recordings also show public executions carried out as part of the group's brutal propaganda campaign.
Another footage sheds light on an "intentional" failure by the US to cut the terrorists' economic lifeline as they were selling oil to regional buyers to generate revenue under the watchful eyes of the US military.
"The oil tankers have always been under the surveillance of US drones, and they could easily cripple the economy of Daesh," according to the narration. "The vehicles used to transfer the terrorists and their logistical equipment can also be seen in the footage."
Alongside taxes, ransom and antiquities trading, oil has been a major fundraiser for IS activities. At one point it made millions of dollars a month in sales to neighboring countries or makeshift local refineries, according to Reuters.
Effective Role
"Now the question is whether the Americans, given their knowledge of the terrorists' positions and movements, could play a more effective role in defeating Daesh to prevent loss of lives in Iraq and Syria," the narrator asks.
The documentary concludes that the possibility of US gathering similar information about resistance forces' positions and operations and providing them to the terrorists cannot be ruled out.
Iran has long accused Washington and its regional allies of creating Daesh and supporting their attempts to undermine regional security and stability.
It also says efforts are underway to relocate IS terrorists to Central Asia so that they can continue their fight in Afghanistan after their territorial defeat in Iraq and Syria last year.
