Syrian Rebels Gain Ground, Threatening Assad's Hold on Power
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Anti-government rebels in Syria are advancing towards the strategic city of Homs, following their recent capture of Hama. This move threatens to cut off the main road from Damascus to the coast, a stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad. Iran is reportedly increasing its military support for Assad, including sending missiles and drones. Meanwhile, the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) aims to overthrow Assad's regime. The conflict, which began as a pro-democracy uprising in 2011, has drawn in regional and global powers, causing significant devastation.
- Syria latest: Anti-government rebels advance on strategic city of Homs BBC.com
- Syrian Rebels Storm Hama as Government Forces Withdraw The New York Times
- Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters The Associated Press
- Assad regime under major pressure as Islamist rebels seize more territory; Israel, US watch Fox News
- The Sudden Rebel Advance in Syria Creates ‘Real Possibility’ of Assad’s Fall The Wall Street Journal
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