Esper says he believes Trump will not intervene in Syria: ‘We should take him at his word’
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday that he believes President-elect Trump will not intervene in Syria. “Donald Trump has always been consistent in saying he doesn't want to get into war, so I think we should just take him at his word on that,” Esper told CNN's “State of the Union.” told broadcaster Jake […]
Trump calls on Russia to enact ceasefire in Ukraine after Assad is toppled in Syria
President-elect Donald Trump has called on Russia to negotiate a cessation of fighting in Ukraine after the fall of Syria's Assad, saying the Kremlin is in a “weakened state” as a result of war and a “bad economy.” “There should be an immediate cease-fire and negotiations should begin. Too many lives have been needlessly wasted, […]
Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Syria as rebels say they have captured Damascus | Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is believed to have fled the country his family has ruled for 50 years, as rebels say they have captured the capital in a lightning-fast march in just under two weeks. . Two senior Syrian officials told Reuters that Mr. Assad had fled Damascus to an unknown destination, while the Syrian […]
Trump on Syria conflict: ‘This is not our fight’
President-elect Trump on Saturday harshly criticized Syrian rebel forces' efforts to seize the city of Damascus, but stressed that this was not America's fight. “Russia, with strong ties to Ukraine and the loss of over 600,000 soldiers there, appears unable to stop its literal march into Syria, a country they have defended for years,” Trump […]
Trump Releases Statement On Syria: “DO NOT GET INVOLVED!”
The Pro-Trump News homepage sees 60 new headlines every 24 hours. Click here to take a look. Syrian rebels are inching closer to the Syrian capital Damascus. CNN reported: On Saturday, rebel fighters entered the town of Qanaqer in the Damascus countryside as the rebel coalition moved closer to the capital. In footage geolocated by […]
Austin Tice: Family of journalist kidnapped in Syria 12 years ago say he’s still alive, citing ‘vetted’ source
The family of Austin Tice, the former Marine turned journalist who was kidnapped by jihadists while reporting in Syria in 2012, cited “key sources” they did not identify but said had been vetted by the U.S. government. and said he was still alive. Treated as trustworthy. Tice, 43, is a captain in the Marine Corps […]
Islamist rebels seize strategic city of Hama from Syrian regime forces | Syria
Islamic extremist militants have entered the Syrian city of Hama in a battle to seize key points on the road to Damascus, in the latest challenge to Bashar al-Assad's rule over the country. Militants led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) entered the city from the east on Thursday after besieging it during five days of […]
‘We’ve seen this before’: residents of rebel-held Aleppo fear regime onslaught | Syria
The sign of the Syrian president that once overlooked Aleppo's central square has been burnt almost beyond recognition, but the influence of Bashar al-Assad's regime is still felt in the rebel-held city, and residents live in fear of being bombarded by the regime. “The biggest fear now shared by all residents of Aleppo is airstrikes,” […]
Jihadi Offensive Spreads Chaos in Syria, Roping in U.S.-Backed Forces
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a U.S.-backed Syrian militia led by Syrian Kurdish forces, on Tuesday saw its fighters clash with Syrian government forces and seize control of seven villages near Deir ez-Zor, renewing its opposition to Syria. It was announced that a battle front might be opened. Dictator Bashar Assad's regime. Meanwhile, Islamic rebels […]
Health services across Idlib ‘no longer functioning’, say Syrian doctors | Syria
Medical services in the Syrian city of Idlib have been overwhelmed after a series of airstrikes on major hospitals damaged intensive care units and specialized services, doctors said. At least two patients in intensive care units died due to a lack of electricity and oxygen caused by the airstrike, and hospitals had to evacuate patients […]