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Assault on Russian Base Signals Syria's Growing Turmoil

5/24/2025

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An armed group associated with Syria's Islamist government launched an assault on Russia's Hmeimim air base, igniting fierce clashes. While the attackers' motives are shrouded in mystery, the base is known to house Alawite refugees. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that Syria's transitional authority could be on the brink of collapse amid rising threats from ISIS and Iran, coinciding with the EU's plans to lift sanctions.

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An armed group associated with Syria's Islamist government launched an assault on Russia's Hmeimim air base, igniting fierce clashes. While the attackers' motives are shrouded in mystery, the base is known to house Alawite refugees. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that Syria's transitional authority could be on the brink of collapse amid rising threats from ISIS and Iran, coinciding with the EU's plans to lift sanctions.