Newsweek: US, Russia and Iran Battle to Build Bases in Syria as ISIS Falls
Three of the leading international powers involved in Syria's war—the U.S., Russia and Iran—are looking to expand and fortify their military presence in the country by building and upgrading foreign bases, with some already in the works.
U.S. special operations forces have been involved in Syria for years, and the U.S. appears to be broadening the platforms from which it operates. Earlier this month, satellite imagery showed what appeared to be the construction of a new airstrip near Syria's southern border with Jordan and Iraq, according to The Daily Beast. This base, along with other "temporary" installations, reportedly could be used to both battle the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) and bolster forces of the rebel Free Syrian Army in areas where fighters supportive of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are poised to take over. Meanwhile, Assad allies Russia and Iran have announced plans to develop their own military presence in the country.
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WNU Editor: Syria/Turkey/and Iran are not happy with the U.S. presence. Israel is concerned about the Iranian presence. The Arab states are hostile towards the Russian presence. This is what happens when much of a country becomes a failed state
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the good news? No need to worry about rebuilding the nation or creating industry, business, or anything. Simply ask the many nations occupying land for basis for monthly rental fees and let them go at each other, so long as they all supply food, drink, internet connections, and soccer fields
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