Report: Syrian Rebel Forces Reach Damascus Suburbs

Report: Syrian Rebel Forces Reach Damascus Suburbs
Above: Anti-regime armed groups advance in Syria's Homs on Dec. 6, 2024. Image copyright: Izettin Kasim/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The Assad regime's looming collapse signals a pivotal shift for Syria and the region, as rebel forces achieve historic advancements. Gains in key areas like Aleppo and Homs, driven by the unified opposition's determination, expose Assad's vulnerabilities and reflect weakened support from Russia and Iran. A liberated Syria could reduce authoritarian influence and foster stability, benefiting both the Middle East and global geopolitics.

Establishment-critical narrative

The US, through CIA-backed operations, is the one fueling this regime change operation in Syria by teaming up with jihadist groups like HTS, which is actually Al Qaeda — the same group that was behind 9/11. Despite the fact that this intervention will reignite sectarian violence and destabilize the region, the US government only cares about stoking war and filling the pockets of its friends in the weapons manufacturing industry.

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