Gulf Arab States Are Opposing Russia's Growing Role In Syria

Reuters: Gulf Arabs oppose Russia role in Syria, still bent on Assad's ouster

Russia's military intervention in support of President Bashar al-Assad has dismayed Gulf Arab enemies of the Syrian leader who say it will prolong the war and keep Syria firmly in the orbit of their arch regional rival Iran.

Russia says it is providing arms to the Syrian leader, a longtime ally, and has sent servicemen to advise on their use in the fight against Islamic State (IS) and other jihadist groups. Moscow has also staged naval exercises off Syria.

Washington, which opposes both IS and Assad, says Moscow has also sent fighter jets, tanks and other heavy equipment to Syria. On Monday U.S. officials said Russia had started flying drone aircraft on surveillance missions in Syria. Moscow has not confirmed those reports.

WNU Editor: The Gulf States are going to react . They are going to transfer more sophisticated weaponry to the Syrian rebel opposition .... anti-aircraft missiles, anti-tank weapons, etc.. And if Russian soldiers become actively involved in the war .... doubly so.