US left facing a difficult situation in Syria as rebels make massive advances against Assad regime
The surprise offensive on Aleppo by Syrian rebel groups has left the US in the difficult position of not fully supporting either side while also maintaining a force posture of nearly 1,000 troops in Syria as part of the ongoing mission to fight ISIS.
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can provide.
Exclusive: Hezbollah Says Syria's Assad 'Does Not Need' Help Against Rebels
The Lebanese Hezbollah movement, which played a crucial role in defending the Syrian government throughout the neighboring country's civil war, has told Newsweek that the redeployment of its fighters would not be necessary in the face of a new large-scale rebel offensive.
Syrian forces regroup with help from Iran, Russia after shock rebel advance
Russia and Iran have offered military and diplomatic support to the Syrian government as it tries to stanch a major rebel advance.
Syria and Russia step up strikes on rebels in Aleppo
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Map Shows Middle East Alliances: Russia, Iran, Israel, Syria
As rebels make progress in their fight against Assad's government, Newsweek has mapped the regional approach to the conflict.
Syria's 13-year frozen war has ignited again after allies Russia and Iran let down their defenses
Rebels in northern Syria are exploiting the Assad regime's weakness.
Syria Flares Up With Russia, Iran Fighting Other Conflicts
Assad’s regime seemingly came out of nowhere, and as Aleppo fell to Turkish-backed rebels in a matter of days, the Syrian president reportedly flew to Moscow.
Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted
Diminished support for the Syrian government from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia enabled opposition forces to take the initiative and seize new territory.
Sullivan: Surprise Syria offensive shows Russia and Iran are ‘distracted and weakened’
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells CNN’s Kasie Hunt that as of right now, the rebel offensive in Syria does not put US forces in the region at risk.
Middle East conflict: Syria’s military counterattacks after rebels seize Aleppo
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Iraqi fighters head to Syria to battle rebels but Lebanon's Hezbollah stays out, sources say
Hundreds of Iran-backed Iraqi fighters crossed into Syria on Monday to help the government fight rebels who seized Aleppo ...
Key players in Syria’s long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive
Syria’s civil war has exploded back onto the world stage after insurgents poured out of their main bastion in northwestern ...
Who Are the Rebels Leading the Offensive in Syria?
Mr. al-Assad’s international backers, including Russia, Iran and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, are weakened and distracted ...
Rebel groups have taken Syria’s second-biggest city. Here’s who they are
Eight years ago, Syria’s civil war shifted in President Bashar Al-Assad’s favor after a Russian blitzkrieg on Aleppo helped ...
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
The north-west is dominated by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), but Turkish-backed rebel factions - ...
What's happening in Syria? What to know about the complex, long-simmering civil war
A surprise offensive by rebel forces opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has led to a new round of fighting ...
Who are the key players fighting in Syria’s civil war?
Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a lightning assault against pro-Assad forces in Aleppo. Here’s who else is ...
Syria launches counterattacks in attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran pledges help
The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back ...