https://www.newarab.com/news/syrian-rebels-damascus-offensive-aimed-preempt-regime-assault?amp
Syrian rebels' Damascus offensive aimed to 'preempt regime assault'
Exclusive: Ahrar al-Sham has told The New Arab that Sunday's surprise rebel assault on Damascus was to prevent a regime offensive on opposition-held Ghouta.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20170223/damascus-qaboun-militants-ali-haidar-1050971419.html
Syrian Army May Launch Offensive in Damascus Suburb Unless Militants Surrender - 23.02.2017,...
Syria's minister for reconciliation said Damascus hopes for a peaceful settlement in the neighbourhood of Qaboun but does not rule out a military action....
https://www.rferl.org/a/iranian-foreign-minister-in-damascus-ahead-of-idlib-offensive/29468361.html
Iranian Foreign Minister In Damascus Ahead Of Idlib Offensive
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was in Damascus on September 3 for talks with President Bashar al-Assad and other Syrian officials ahead of an...
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