http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2013/02/17/266843.html
There were reports a few days ago about The Iranians setting up Lebanon-based Shia militias in Syria. Now we have reports--see above--that those militias are involved in the fighting, in support of Assad, against Sunni rebels.
This represents a major escalation of the Syrian fighting in two ways. First, it suggests that even if Assad flees, we will see a Shia-Sunni civil war in Syria. Second, there is a possibility if this type of fighting continues, that after Assad goes, the Syrians Sunnis will move against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which could further destabilize that country.
So we have the Iranians propping up Assad militarily and financially, at the expense of Shia-Sunni harmony in Syria AND Lebanon.
And US policy is what? Hope!
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