Assad Seeks US Support as Rebels Gain Ground in Syria

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad is making diplomatic overtures to the US as rebels close in on Damascus, threatening his regime's survival. Assad is reportedly willing to cut ties with Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah in exchange for Western intervention to halt the fighting. With Russian and Iranian support waning, Assad is also seeking to negotiate a political transition and retain control over parts of Syria. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump has expressed reluctance to involve the US in Syria's conflict, complicating Assad's efforts.