Blair wanted Assad to work with MI6 against Jolani
Syrian dictator was seen by Tony Blair as a potential bulwark against terrorists entering Iraq, newly declassified files confirm.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
17 Years After 9/11, US Counts Al Qaeda Among Allies in Syria, Yemen
The U.S.’ willingness to treat Al Nusra as an ally in Syria seems set to continue, given the Trump administration’s ultimate goal of targeting Iran’s influence in Syria as well as its newly “redefined” goal of regime change in Damascus.