Syria Today – Heavy U.S. Strikes on Syria, Iraq, Yemen
THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
February 5, 2024
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Robert Ford affirms that the United States has no plans for an imminent withdrawal from Syria, according to Athr Press.
The Iraqi Hezbollah announced the suspension of its activities against US forces, according to al-Watan.
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This announcement from the Iraqi militia comes in the wake of the Pentagon’s statement attributing the attack that resulted in the death of U.S. soldiers to Kataib Hezbollah.
U.S. officials emphasize the importance of containing the escalation, Athr Press writes.
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American policy could lead to escalated violence in the region and potentially trigger a new Turkish invasion, Abdulmnem Issa writes in the pro-government al-Watan.
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In Shaaban’s view, the American forces within the Syrian Arab Republic are regarded as occupying forces, akin to Israeli and Turkish forces.
The arrival of these reinforcements coincides with ongoing exercises conducted by U.S. forces in their eastern Syria bases, Athr Press says.
The recent aerial bombardment targeted a weapons convoy originating from Iraq in the city of Bukamal in Deir-ez-Zor.
U.S. forces conducted military exercises, including airdrops and hostage liberation drills, according to Athr Press.
Three helicopters landed at the American base in the Ghwayran neighbourhood, south of Hassakeh, staying for only a quarter of an hour, Athr Press says.
The Hemo base is of strategic importance, housing training centers for SDF special forces and a U.S. intelligence office, according to Athr Press.
The recent statements by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan have cast a new light on Turkey’s intricate policy towards Syria, Abdulmunem Issa writes in al-Watan.
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Significant military and logistical reinforcements reached the US base in al-Shaddadi, Athr Press says.
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