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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.

Seattle Times · 2h

Russia and Iran pledge support for Syria’s 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.

The Washington Post on MSN · 3h

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, Hezbollah and Assad

Reuters · 4h

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 last week, but Lebanon's Hezbollah has no plans for now to join them, according to sources.

U.S. News & World Report · 9h

Exclusive-Hezbollah Not Intending to Send Fighters to Assad in Syria for Now, Sources Say

The sources told Reuters that Hezbollah had not yet been asked to intervene, adding that the group was not ready to send forces to Syria at this stage following more than a year o

Newsweek on MSN · 7h

Exclusive: Hezbollah Says Syria's Assad 'Does Not Need' Help Against Rebels

"The Syrian Army does not need fighters," a Hezbollah spokesperson told Newsweek on Monday. "It can defend its land." The remarks came as the Syrian military attempted to organize

Syria, Rebel

CNN on MSN · 8h

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 him regain control over the country’s second biggest city.

The New York Times · 1d

Monday Briefing: Rebels Advance in Syria

Fighting rages in Syria as rebels advance. Rebel forces advanced in Syria amid fierce fighting, capturing the airport and the military academy of Aleppo and attacking the outskirt

Barron's · 6h

Syria's Devastated City Of Aleppo Back In Rebel Hands

Aleppo had been slowly recovering from the wounds inflicted by more than a decade of civil war when forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad fled last week's rebel onslaught.

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What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters

The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on one of Syria’s largest ...

Middle East conflict: 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 ...

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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 - ...

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Key players in Syria’s long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive

Syria’s long civil war has reclaimed global attention after insurgents seized most of its largest city and dozens of nearby ...

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What just happened in Aleppo, and what it means for Syria's civil war

The retaking of Aleppo marks the first major development in years in Syria's grinding civil war, which had largely fallen ...

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What to know about Syria's civil war and recent rebel gains

Syrian opposition forces in recent days seized Aleppo, one of Syria's largest cities, reigniting a 13-year civil war.

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 ...

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