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Syria, Russia ups airstrikes in rebel-held Aleppo

The New York Times · 26m

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.

New York Post on MSN · 2h

Syria, Russia ups airstrikes in rebel-held Aleppo as Iran-backed militias move in to help Assad

The Syrian army has upped its airstrikes on Monday against the rebel forces that took Aleppo, with Iraqi militias crossing the border to aid President Bashar al-Assad’s government.

The illusion of Assad’s grip on Syria shatters, as Russia, Iran and Hezbollah let their guard down

Time and time again the Assad dynasty has survived internal and external challenges and lived to fight another day. But nothing lasts forever.

Syria, Iraqi

U.S. News & World Report · 8h

Iraqi Militias Enter Syria to Reinforce Government Forces, Military Sources Say

Hundreds of fighters from Iran-backed Iraqi militias crossed into Syria overnight to help the government fight rebels who seized Aleppo last week, Syrian and Iraqi sources said on Monday, and Tehran pledged to aid the Damascus government.

The Washington Post · 11h

Iraqi militias deploy in Syria to back government's counteroffensive against insurgents

Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have deployed in Syria to back the government’s counteroffensive against a surprise advance by insurgents who seized the largest city of Aleppo

Newsweek on MSN · 7h

Iran-Backed Iraqi Forces Enter Syria

Approximately 200 Iraqi militiamen crossed into Syria overnight through the strategic Bou Kamal border crossing, according to an opposition war monitor.

24m

Middle East conflict live updates: Syria’s military counterattacks after rebels seize Aleppo

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the fighting between rebels and government forces in Syria and the wider ...

7h

Syria's 13-year frozen war has ignited again after allies Russia and Iran let down their defenses

Syrian government forces and their Russian allies are battling to hold back the offensive, with Russia launching airstrikes ...

2hon MSN

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.

6h

Putin discusses Syria situation with Iran's Pezeshkian by phone, says Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the escalating situation in Syria with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by ...

47mon MSN

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 - ...

3don MSN

Syria’s rebels exploit weaknesses in Iran’s proxies to launch surprise offensive

Anti-government rebels in northern Syria have launched a sudden offensive in an effort to capitalize on Israel’s efforts to ...

The Times of Israel5h

As Iran sends forces to Syria, IDF warns it not to smuggle arms to Hezbollah

Military says Israel monitoring rebel offensive and Iran's increased presence across border; UAE, US mulling ending sanctions ...

5h

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 ...

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