Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12:06 AM
The article discusses Syria's actions against Kurdish forces and the implications for U.S. counterterrorism policy, particularly in light of the Trump administration's shifting stance and the potential resurgence of ISIS.
His unexpected offensive in northeast Syria claimed huge territory for Damascus and fractured a U.S.-backed militia.
Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. say Washington can’t use their airspace for a military operation against Tehran.
President Trump’s new threats highlight how the regime is in its most dire position in decades.
The president has asked aides for quick and decisive options that don’t risk a long-term war in the Middle East. The ideal option would hit the regime hard enough that it has no choice but to accede to U.S. nuclear demands and lay off dissidents, officials said.
