Family, aides, and soldiers abandoned: Assad’s solo escape to Moscow
Friday, 13 December 2024 () Bashar al-Assad, maintaining strict secrecy, misled aides and officials about his plans to flee Syria as his regime crumbled. He falsely assured military leaders of Russian support while orchestrating a covert departure for Moscow with his family. Left behind were his brother and cousins, who faced uncertain fates. Assad's pleas for military aid from both Russia and Iran were ultimately rejected.
HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa called on Syrians to celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad peacefully in the squares, asking them to refrain from using gunfire.
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Residents of the Tadamon neighbourhood in Syria recall some of the Assad regime's "crimes against humanity," including a massacre where it is believed dozens of men were blindfolded, thrown into a pit and shot in 2013. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Victims of one of Bashar al Assad's worst atrocities are demanding he's hauled back from Moscow and put on trial for gassing more than 1,400 of their relatives. Sky News
A classified national security memo approved by President Joe Biden for President-elect Donald Trump outlines strategies to manage escalating threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. The memo prioritizes improving interagency cooperation, enhancing information sharing with allies, optimizing sanctions, and preparing for simultaneous crises. It reflects growing U.S. concerns over deepening ties among these nations, including Russia's military collaboration with Iran and North Korea and China's support for Moscow. As global tensions rise, the memo signals a strategic shift to counter these adversarial alliances effectively.
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Israel is preparing for a significant military operation against Iranian nuclear sites, with plans to use Syrian territory as a launchpad. Israeli airstrikes have already targeted key Syrian air defenses, clearing the way for potential strikes deep inside Iran. The situation has escalated following Iran's nuclear facility development and the recent turmoil in Syria. As Israel continues to target military sites in Syria, including airports and missile depots, tensions in the region reach new heights. Is a full-scale Middle East conflict on the horizon? Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds.
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