ALBAWABA - In northern and central Syria, opposition troops have taken four villages near Hama and are closing in on Homs. Reuters said Iran and Hezbollah have boosted military involvement due to recent events.
Syria: Armed groups advance in Northern homs as military reinforcements arrive in homs cityA top Iranian official said Tehran will deploy missiles, drones, and military experts to Syria to support President Bashar al-Assad. The anonymous insider told Reuters, "Tehran has already taken steps to send military equipment and deploy more advisors to support the regime's fight against opposition forces."
The insider also stressed Iran's intelligence and satellite assistance for the Syrian army's strategic relevance in retaining Assad's position.
Reuters claimed that Hezbollah sent a small elite unit to Homs overnight, citing two top Lebanese security officials. They must strengthen regime defenses and prevent opposition militants from taking the crucial city.
According to a Syrian army official and Iranian-connected sources, Hezbollah units entered Syria and took up positions in Homs to stop the opposition.
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham claims to have taken Al-Rastan and Talbiseh in northern rural Homs. This follows their seizure of Hama after brutal government warfare. The towns are 20 km south of Hama and 12 km from Homs.
Homs remains a flashpoint. Syria's first forced displacement under a UN-brokered settlement in 2014 occurred in the city, a crucial hub for both sides.
Anadolu Agency reported ongoing opposition-regime clashes in Nawa, Daraa. The Syrian army answered with mortar and artillery attacks on the city core and adjacent communities.
Since November 27, opposition fighters have quickly taken Aleppo, Idlib, and Hama, highlighting the growing confrontation between government and opposition forces. Next is Homs, where both sides have a lot at stake.
