US Anticipates Imminent Collapse of Assad Regime Amid Rebel Advances
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The Biden administration is increasingly considering the possibility that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime could fall within days due to rapid advances by Syrian rebels. Despite the lack of a formal assessment, US officials note that regime forces have largely retreated, leaving Damascus vulnerable. The rebel advance is led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a group designated as a terrorist organization by the US. Concerns include the safety of Assad's chemical weapons stockpile and the potential impact on US troops in Syria. The situation unfolds as President-elect Donald Trump advocates for a non-interventionist approach.
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