In a significant development on Sunday, Syrian rebels declared they have \\"freed Damascus\\", effectively ousting President Bashar al-Assad from the capital. This bold claim marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict within Syria.
Simultaneously, the Syrian military reported that its operations are intensifying against what they have termed \\"terrorist groups\\" in the strategic towns of Hama, Homs, and the Deraa countryside. These areas have been hotspots of resistance and conflict for years.
Footage emerging from Damascus captured Syrian rebels forcibly entering and storming the Iranian embassy, a symbolic and strategic move that underscores the rebels' assertion of control over the city. The takeover of such a significant foreign diplomatic mission signals a dramatic shift in the power dynamics within Syria's capital.
The international community is closely monitoring these developments, as the fall of Damascus could have far-reaching consequences for regional stability and the future political landscape of Syria.
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Stringer Dispatch: Syrian rebels storm Iranian embassy in Damascus
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