As Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad pushes further into the last rebel stronghold, his armed forces, backed by Russia and Iran, are sending hundreds of thousands fleeing -- exacerbating an already bleak humanitarian crisis. The top U.S. diplomat for Syria is heading to the region shortly to review potential
As Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad pushes further into the last rebel stronghold, his armed forces, backed by Russia and Iran, are sending hundreds of thousands fleeing -- exacerbating an already bleak humanitarian crisis.
James Jeffrey, special envoy for Syria, told reporters Wednesday that the U.S. is"very, very worried" about the ongoing assault into Idlib province by Assad and his supporters, including Iran and Hezbollah, who Jeffrey said are"actively involved" in this offensive.
Jeffrey did not outright endorse that threat of military action, but offering U.S. assistance could be a tacit signal of support. He is expected to travel to Turkey as soon as next week.But sanctions have, so far, not slowed Assad or changed Russia's support for him. While the U.S. has been largely unable or unwilling to take greater action, the offensive has caused a growing humanitarian crisis. Over half a million people have been displaced since it started in December, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported Tuesday.
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