Major external influence in Deir ez-Zor by June 30, 2025?
Turkey • 25%
United States • 25%
Russia • 25%
Iran • 25%
Analysis from geopolitical experts and reports from credible news agencies
Turkish-Backed Syrian Rebels Seize Deir ez-Zor from Kurdish Forces on Tuesday
Dec 10, 2024, 10:09 PM
Syrian rebel forces, led by commander Hassan Abdul Ghany, have taken full control of the eastern Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor on Tuesday. The city was previously held by the US-backed Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), who have withdrawn from the region. The seizure of the Deir ez-Zor Governorate building by the Turkish-backed Syrian opposition marks a significant shift in control over this strategic city.
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