I can’t confirm whether or not this story is true. It could be; it might not be.

It is disturbing to contemplate what might have happened if the story is true, but unfolded differently.

Pepe Escobar insists that his sources are impeccable.

Here are some screen shots. Pepe Escobar tells his story in an interview with Danny Haiphong, posted below.

Danny Haiphong, Pepe Escobar (25:30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCoTdl7BLNo