Syrian rebels’ offensive aligns with US interests—at least for now
The recent gains by Syrian opposition groups, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have once again brought the complexities of the Syrian conflict to the fore. While Washington has long condemned the Assad regime, recent actions suggest the United States is seeking to maintain a delicate balance: no support for the outright collapse of the Assad regime but allowing dynamics that strengthen militant forces to a controlled degree. This strategy aims to weaken Iranian influence in Syria without enabling them to dominate the situation entirely.
