Syria's Role in Middle East Conflict

The United States is urging Syria to consider deploying troops in eastern Lebanon to assist with Hezbollah disarmament, a Hezbollah group aligned with Iran. However, Damascus is hesitant due to fears of being drawn into a regional conflict and escalating religious tensions. This raises questions about Syria's strategic positioning within the broader Middle East conflict.

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