Iranian-trained Shiite fighters rally to Syria offensive
Hundreds if not thousands of Iranian-trained and -equipped Shiite fighters have joined the battle, providing the government with badly needed manpower, according to a wide range of sources, including Lebanese officials, members of the Lebanese Hezbollah militia, Iraqi militia officials and reports on social media sites.
“The Syrian army was about to collapse because none of the young people wanted to do their military service and went to Europe,” said one Lebanese intelligence official speaking from Beirut. Because of his close personal and professional ties to the Syrian government, he asked that his name not be used.
“Putin brought weapons, planes and artillery, but this is never enough, you need men,” he added. “And the Iranians produced them by bringing in more from the Resistance, Iraq and even other places.” The Resistance is how many pro-Hezbollah Lebanese refer to the organization.
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