SYRIA LATEST UPDATES : US TROOPS TO STAY IN SYRIA : “WE HAVE TO FIGHT ISIS NOW” : RUSSIAN WARSHIPS LEAVE SYRIA AFTER ASSAD OVERTHROWN

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🚨🇺🇸US TROOPS TO STAY IN SYRIA: “WE HAVE TO FIGHT ISIS NOW!”

The White House confirmed that U.S. forces are sticking around in Syria to tackle ISIS, even after Assad’s fall. Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer shut down withdrawal rumors, calling the mission a priority.

With eyes on Syria’s new leadership and terror designations holding firm, Washington isn’t taking chances. Coordination with Trump’s team makes one thing clear: America isn’t leaving the stage just yet.

Source: Reuters

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🚨🇺🇸🇸🇾US-BACKED SDF WITHDRAWS FROM SYRIA’S DEIR EZ-ZOR FOLLOWING PROTESTS

The Syrian Democratic Forces have started withdrawing from the west bank of the Euphrates River and Deir ez-Zor city following 48 hours of intense protests led by anti-Kurdish and pro-Turkish groups.

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🚨🇷🇺🇸🇾 RUSSIAN WARSHIPS LEAVE SYRIA AFTER ASSAD OVERTHROWN

Satellite images show Russian warships hastily abandoning their base at Tartous, Syria, after rebels sent Bashar al-Assad packing to Moscow.

At least three vessels, including two missile frigates and an oiler, are now parked 8 miles offshore, while the rest of the fleet has vanished into Mediterranean.

The fleet’s sudden departure between Dec. 6 and Dec. 9 screams “security scramble” as Assad’s 54-year family reign imploded.

Rebels took Damascus in a lightning advance, leaving Russia negotiating with the new rulers to keep its Tartous naval hub and Latakia airbase intact.

Tartous is Russia’s only Mediterranean pit stop for repairs and refueling, doubling as a launchpad for sneaky military trips into Africa.

For now, it looks like the fleet would rather be floating than caught in the chaos.

Source: Reuters

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🚨🇱🇧🇸🇾 LEBANESE PARTY TO ASSAD’S OFFICIALS: DON’T MAKE YOURSELVES AT HOME

The Progressive Socialist Party (PSP)led by Lebanon’s Jumblatt family, has bluntly warned Lebanon’s government not to turn the country into a getaway spot for Bashar al-Assad’s ousted regime.

The PSP:

“After news of some leaders of the ousted regime in Syria fleeing to Lebanon through legal crossings, or crossing from Lebanon to other countries, the Progressive Socialist Party warns of the danger of turning Lebanon into a safe haven for those responsible for many crimes against Lebanese and Syrians.”

Translation: Keep your baggage—and your track record—out of here.

This comes after Assad’s 13-year grip on Syria ended Sunday, with rebels taking Damascus.

Safe havens are in short supply, and the PSP wants to make sure Lebanon isn’t on the list.

Source: Reuters

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🚨🇸🇾 BREAKING: FORMER REBEL GOVERNMENT LEADER TAKES THE HOT SEAT IN SYRIA

Mohamed al-Bashir has been named caretaker prime minister of Syria’s transitional government until March 1, 2025.

The former head of the rebel-led Salvation Government steps up after a 12-day blitz ousted Assad and brought rebels to Damascus.

Now, al-Bashir’s job is simple: rebuild Syria, fix a broken government, and stabilize the nation. No pressure.

Source: Reuters

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🚨🇸🇾BREAKING: SEARCH FOR SECRET BASEMENTS AT SEDNAYA PRISON ENDS EMPTY-HANDED

Syrian Civil Defense confirms no secret basements or undiscovered dungeons were found at Sednaya prison, dispelling long-standing rumors.

Source: Al Jazeera