This URGENT NEWS BLAST (UNB) may include stories from both alternative media sources and the mainstream media (MSM) for your discernment. See what both the forces for good as well as the blob are saying!
(2024-12-03). HTS terrorists plotting chemical attacks on Syria's Aleppo, Idlib as army makes gains: Report. presstv.ir Foreign-backed HTS Takfiri militants are plotting to carry out chemical attacks in Syria's northwestern provinces of Aleppo and Idlib.
(2024-12-03). US-backed Islamist militias storm Aleppo, Syria. wsws.org This represents a major escalation of the global war between NATO countries, on the one hand, and Russia, Iran and China on the other.
(2024-12-03). Syria tracker: Maps and charts. aljazeera.com Here's what the situation on the ground looks like as of December 3, 2024.
(2024-12-03). Syrian hospital hit in air attack on opposition-held Idlib. aljazeera.com Several people were killed in an air attack on a hospital in Syria's opposition-held Idlib province.
(2024-12-03). Rebel advance in Syria "bodies very ill" for Assad Forces. aljazeera.com Joshua Landis on why Syrian government forces were quickly overrun in Aleppo, president Al-Assad may seek assistance.
(2024-12-03). Rebel offensive may prompt "immediate" US withdrawal from Syria. aljazeera.com Caroline Rose on how a Trump administration may react to an intensified war in Syria.
(2024-12-03). Russia to "rescue" Assad regime "very unlikely" aljazeera.com Omer Ozkizilcik on why one of the Syrian regime's biggest allies may not provide assistance following recent offensive.
(2024-12-03). Iranian FM: Terrorists' actions in Syria, backed by the US and the Zionist entity, require an effective response. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-03). Video: "Crimes Against Syria" Produced by Mark Taliano. globalresearch.ca [In view of the recent developments in Syria, we are reposting this video, produced by Mark Taliano in 2023.] | . | . | . | Trailer to the documentary, "Crimes Against Syria", featuring Global Research, One America News Network, Eva K. Bartlett, and …
(2024-12-03). Syria's Long History of U.S. Interference and Meddling Dating to the Late 1940s. globalresearch.ca [In view of the latest developments in Syria, we are reposting this important article by Shane Quinn, first published in April 2022.] | The United States, with occasional interruptions, has been interfering in the important Middle East nation of Syria for …
(2024-12-03). West aims to weaken Russia using new fighting in Syria and protests in Georgia. infobrics.org Current geostrategic developments show us that local conflicts in our global world are being used by major players to their advantage.
(2024-12-03). Iran FM warns of Syria terrorism spillover, says no one benefits from another war. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi has warned of the spillover of resurging terrorism in Syria to entire neighborhood.
(2024-12-03). US-backed militants opening up new anti-Damascus front in eastern Syria: Report. presstv.ir US-backed and Kurdish-led militants are reportedly opening up a new front against the Syrian army in the eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr.
(2024-12-03). Iran, Russia Discuss Assistance for Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The presidents of Iran and Russia discussed plans for mutual cooperation in helping Syria to fight against terrorism.
(2024-12-03). War in Syria in Nobody's Favor: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the eruption of another war in Syria will not benefit anybody, warning against the spread of terrorism to the entire region.
(2024-12-03). Iran Urges Int'l Reaction to Eruption of Terrorism in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian foreign minister called for the international community's instant and effective reaction to the resurgence of terrorist groups in Syria.
(2024-12-03). Iran, UN Discuss Situation in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A senior adviser to the Iranian foreign minister for special political affairs and the UN Special Envoy for Syria held talks on the latest developments in the Arab country whose Aleppo city has fallen to the terrorist groups.
(2024-12-03). Analysis: Syrian War Reignited as Assad Is Weakened From Conflict With Israel. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-03). "Dialogue Works," 3 December 2024: Russia's Solid Response Coming! gilbertdoctorow.com This 57-minute discussion with host Nima Alkhorshid is the longest session we have had and, from my perspective, one of the most challenging. The opening segments deal with the latest international crises — the 'rebel' takeover of Aleppo and threat to the Assad regime in Syria and the political struggle for power being fought out …
(2024-12-03). Erdogan's Syrian adventure is a dangerous gamble for the Middle East. haaretz.com The Turkish president sees the election of Donald Trump as an opportunity to improve his standing, but the Syrian arena could drag him into a broader war — which is the last thing he wants…
(2024-12-03). Israel fears rebels, Iranian militias will use Syria war to get Assad's chemical weapons. haaretz.com The army predicts that if these groups obtain the Syrian regime's advanced weaponry or chemical weapons, Israel will have to take action that will impact the entire Middle East…
(2024-12-03). Syria retakes key northern highway, surroundings; kills dozens more terrorists. presstv.ir The Syrian military retakes a key highway near the northern city of Hama as well as all the towns and villages surrounding it, besides killing dozens more Takfiri terrorists.
(2024-12-03). Background on the HTS-led offensive around Aleppo, Syria. indybay.org
(2024-12-03). Iranian, Turkish FMs discuss Syria developments, anti-terror fight. presstv.ir The Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers discuss the latest developments in the region, particularly the resurgence of terrorism in Syria.
(2024-12-03). Pezeshkian: Iran ready to strengthen cooperation with Syria against terrorism. presstv.ir Iranian President Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready to improve cooperation with Syria to overcome the ongoing crisis in the Arab country in the wake of the resurgence of terrorism.
(2024-12-03). Zionist analyst: Israel, anti-Syria terrorists are on the same side. presstv.ir Mordechai Kedar, who is a Zionist analyst of remarkable influence, says the Israeli regime forces and the so-called anti-Damascus "rebels" are fighting on the same front.
(2024-12-03). Iran, Russia pledge support for Syria in battle against terrorists. presstv.ir The Iranian and Russian presidents express unconditional support for the Syrian government to restore constitutional order and territorial sovereignty.
(2024-12-03). Iran: Spread of terrorism in West Asia in no country's interest. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian says the spread of insecurity and terrorism in West Asia would not be in the interest of any regional country.
(2024-12-02). Iran extends its full support to Syria to fight against terrorist groups in country's north. peoplesdispatch.org Iran claimed the attacks by the terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria have been coordinated by the US and Israel in order to hide their failures in Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-12-02). Lebanese Reporter Kareem Chehayeb on Trump's Mideast Adviser Massad Boulos & Syrian Civil War. democracynow.org Extended interview with Associated Press reporter Kareem Chehayeb on the latest news from Syria and President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Lebanese-born billionaire Massad Boulos to serve as his new adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Boulos is the father-in-law of Trump's daughter Tiffany. | Extended interview with Associated Press reporter Kareem Chehayeb on the latest news from Syria and President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Lebanese-born billionaire Massad Boulos to serve as his new adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Boulos is the father-in-law of Trump's daughter Tiffany.
(2024-12-02). Democracy Now! 2024-12-02 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 02, 2024; Mehdi Hasan: Biden's Pardon for His Son Hunter Makes Him a Hypocrite, But GOP Outrage Is Ridiculous; "Instrument of Vengeance": Mehdi Hasan on How Trump & Kash Patel Could Weaponize FBI Against Critics; "Targeted & Assassinated": Gaza Soup Kitchen Chef Mahmoud Almadhoun Killed by Israeli Drone; A New Front in Syria's Civil War? Rebels Led by Former al-Qaeda Affiliate Take Over Aleppo | Headlines for December 02, 2024; Mehdi Hasan: Biden's Pardon for His Son Hunter Makes Him a Hypocrite, But GOP Outrage Is Ridiculous; "Instrument of Ven…
(2024-12-02). Syrian Conflict: Understanding Sunni-Shia Relations. muslimskeptic.com There are many countries with Sunni and Shia populations. The most important are Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain, Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan. In each of these countries, the relations between Sunnis and Shia radically differ. In some cases, it is relatively good, and in others it is absolutely terrible. There are two primary factors that determine Sunni …
(2024-12-02). What corporate media is NOT telling you about the "rebel offensive" in Syria. thecanary.co Do a quick search for mainstream news about Syria right now, and you'll see lots of headlines about the 'rebel' gains in recent days. One BBC headline even said the "rebel offensive is astonishing". But you'll see little focus on the fact that these 'rebels' actually seem to be "an international jihadist force" in cahoots […] | By
(2024-12-02). Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard make Israel's Syrian dilemma harder than ever. haaretz.com The rebel takeover of Aleppo confronts Israel with a familiar quandary: What's worse — Assad or the jihadists? But this time around there is a new concern: the appointment of an Assad supporter as head of American intelligence…
(2024-12-03). The CADTM stands in solidarity with the Palestinian resistance in the face of apartheid, crimes against humanity and colonisation practised by the extreme right-wing government in Israel. cadtm.org We express our solidarity with the people of Palestine and oppose the aerial bombardments and indiscriminate and terrorist military actions carried out by the Israeli authorities. We call for the dismantling of the colonialist apartheid state of Israel and for respect for the rights of peoples to exercise their sovereignty.
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(2024-12-03). Iran vows to 'do all in its power' to counter terrorists in coordination with neighbors. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian expresses Iran's resolve to utilize all capacities at its disposal to counter terrorists operating in the region in coordination with the country's neighbors.
(2024-12-03). Fresh hostility: Canada lists Yemen's Ansarullah resistance group as 'terrorist entity'. presstv.ir Canada lists Yemen's popular resistance Ansarullah movement as a "terrorist entity," finding fault with the group's anti-Israeli operations among other things.
(2024-12-02). In Praise of Nonalignment. transcend.org This Editorial was originally published on 22 Mar 2010 – #105. We are reposting for its significance as USA/NATO hint of a nuclear war ⚪ State terrorism par excellence.
ndtv.com (2024-12-03). Who Is Syrian Rebel Group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham That Is Now Holding Aleppo?
sana.sy (2024-12-03). Foreign Ministry: Terrorists working to fabricate chemical attack with support of Turkey
pbs.org (2024-12-03). What to know about the sudden rebel breach of Aleppo in Syria’s 13-year civil war
bbc.com (2024-12-03). Sandeep Samra, 18, jailed for Syria terrorist acts bid
sana.sy (2024-12-03). Syria strongly condemns cowardly terrorist attack targeted a shrine in Iranian Shiraz city
sana.sy (2024-12-03). President al-Assad in Daraya: We will retake all areas from the terrorists
sana.sy (2024-12-03). Al-Jaafari: Terrorists plot for wide-scale chlorine gas attack to accuse the Syrian Arab army of it
sana.sy (2024-12-03). President Assad: Cessation of military operations requires preventing terrorists from using it to improve their position
bbc.com (2024-12-03). Syria trip pair guilty of preparing terrorist acts
news.am (2024-12-03). Terrorist attack on Aleppo and Idlib is still continuing, Syria army says
bbc.com (2024-12-03). Turkey v Syria's Kurds: The short, medium and long story
bbc.com (2024-12-03). Syria trip pair jailed for preparing terrorist acts
sana.sy (2024-12-03). Syria demands action against terrorist acts’ perpetrators and backers
english.ahram.org.eg (2024-12-03). Syrian Armed Forces inflicting heavy losses on terrorists attacking Idlib and Aleppo: Statement
news.sky.com (2024-12-03). Aleppo: Rebels 'take control' of airport as thousands of fighters seize most of Syria's second-biggest city
en.mehrnews.com (2024-12-03). Iran warns of reactivating Takfiri-terrorist groups in Syria
sana.sy (2024-12-03). Syria strongly condemns terrorist attacks in Iran
en.mehrnews.com (2024-12-03). Terrorists plan to stage provocations in Syria: Russia
tasnimnews.com (2024-12-03). Terrorist Advances in Aleppo Repelled by Syrian, Russian Counterattacks
en.mehrnews.com (2024-12-03). Syria forces repelling terrorist attack on Aleppo, Idleb
nationalreview.com (2024-12-03). Who the ‘Syrian Refugees’ Are — Not All of Them Are Syrian
tehrantimes.com (2024-12-03). HTS terrorists and Turkish-backed allies reach Syria's Aleppo
yahoo.com (2024-12-03). Syrian national accused of funneling over $9 million in US-funded humanitarian aid to terrorist organization
en.mehrnews.com (2024-12-03). Over 400 terrorists wiped out in Aleppo, Idlib
en.mehrnews.com (2024-12-03). Latest field developments in Syria
dailymail.co.uk (2024-12-03). Assad: No terrorists in Syria
english.ahram.org.eg (2024-12-03). Syrian Armed Forces says repelling attack by terrorist Nusra group in Idlib and Aleppo
en.mehrnews.com (2024-12-03). Russia confirms death of 200 terrorists in northwestern Syria
news.sky.com (2024-12-03). Russian jets strike Syria after rebels seize Aleppo in shock offensive
sana.sy (2024-12-03). Al-Jaafari: Syria will remain committed to combating terrorism, will not relinquish an inch of its territory
en.mehrnews.com (2024-12-03). Syrian army eliminates hundreds of terrorists
en.mehrnews.com (2024-12-03). Terrorists in Syria act in line with Israeli plot: Ghalibaf
en.mehrnews.com (2024-12-03). Syria capable of defeating terrorists with allies help: Assad
english.almanar.com.lb (2024-12-03). Iraq Secures Borders with Syria against Terrorist Threats
sbs.com.au (2024-12-03). Syria's Assad vows to defeat 'terrorists' as 'most of' Aleppo reportedly controlled by rebels
nhpr.org (2024-12-03). Who are the rebels who have seized control of Aleppo, Syria?
english.almanar.com.lb (2024-12-03). President Assad Discusses with Iraqi PM Cooperation in Combating Terrorism, Iran-Russia Contact Underlines Syria’s Sovereignty
oneindia.com (2024-12-03). Syria and Russia Conduct Major Counteroffensive, Eliminating Nearly 900 Terrorists in Three Days
chinadaily.com.cn (2024-12-03). Syria's Assad meets Iranian FM, vows to intensify attacks against 'terrorism'
seattletimes.com (2024-12-03). Russia and Iran pledge support for Syria’s Assad against advancing rebels
spokesman.com (2024-12-03). Syria’s Assad and Iran face tough choices as rebels advance
the-star.co.ke (2024-12-03). Syria, Russia hit 5 headquarters, 7 arms depots of terrorists in Aleppo, Idlib
dailysabah.com (2024-12-03). PKK/YPG terrorists attack Syrian regime forces in Deir el-Zour
english.aawsat.com (2024-12-03). Syrian President Vows to Use Force to Eliminate ‘Terrorism’
yahoo.com (2024-12-03). After entering Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province; Assad says he'll defeat them