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Who is Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani and what are his links to al Qaeda?

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Who is Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani and what are his links to al Qaeda?Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani, whose group was central to the lightning offensive that toppled decades of dictatorship in Syria this weekend, has spent years trying to distance himself from his former ties to al Qaeda.
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News video: 'Islam Wins': Syrian Rebel Leader Abu al-Jolani's Direct Threat to Iran, Trump, & Israel -Full Video

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Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the leader of Syria's Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), delivered a powerful victory speech in Damascus after his forces seized control of the city. In this historic moment, Jolani addressed the global powers, sending a strong message to Iran, the U.S., and...

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ahead of the highly anticipated inauguration of Donald Trump. The two leaders will discuss a range of critical issues, including the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, particularly the Israel-Palestine situation, the political turmoil in Syria, and the implications of Trump's presidency on global relations. A major focus of their talks will be the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, which aims to strengthen bilateral ties and outline future cooperation in economic, technological, and cultural fields. The meeting also underscores the growing influence of both nations in shaping the new world order, as they explore strategic avenues to address global challenges. The agreement marks a significant shift in Russia-Iran relations, replacing the previous accord signed in 2001. #PutinMeetsPezeshkian #PezeshkianPutinMeeting #MasoudPezeshkian #Putin #PezeshkianSpeech #PutinIranRelations #PutinMeetsIranPresident #PutinPezeshkian #MasoudPezeshkianPutinMeeting #PutinPezeshkianMeet #PezeshkianMeetsPutinLive #PezeshkianPutinTalks #PutinPezeshkianAgenda #PutinStrategicPartnership #IranRussiaRelations ~HT.178~GR.121~PR.152~ED.194~

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