Assad Claims Aleppo Offensive Aims to Redraw Map in Line with U.S. Interests
Dec 2, 2024, 12:23 PM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has described the recent armed opposition-led offensive in the country's north, particularly in Aleppo, as an attempt to redraw the map of the region. During a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Assad stated that the escalation is aimed at dividing the region and fragmenting countries within it to align with U.S. interests. He specifically mentioned that the offensive, which has captured significant territory, reflects the broader geopolitical goals of altering regional boundaries.
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