Washington Times: Problems mount for Obama in Syria, Iraq
The Obama administration confronted setbacks Thursday in its efforts to defeat the Islamic State, with reports that Russia is moving more military equipment into Syria to support President Bashar Assad as a truce collapsed, and President Obama acknowledging that political paralysis in Iraq is impeding U.S.-led efforts to defeat the militant group.
As Mr. Obama wrapped up a summit with Gulf Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia, fighting raged across Syria as government forces and rebels geared up for more war.
“We’ve been concerned about reports of Russia moving materiel into Syria,” Ben Rhodes, deputy national security adviser to Mr. Obama, told reporters in Riyadh. “We think it would be negative for Russia to move additional military equipment or personnel into Syria. We believe that our efforts are best focused on supporting the diplomatic process.”
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