Hizbullah Hails Syrian Breach of IS Siege
Hizbullah, whose fighters are among Iranian-backed forces pushing toward Syria's Deir Ezzor, congratulated Wednesday the Syrian leadership for breaching a siege by the Islamic State group on parts of the eastern city.
In a statement, the party said this latest achievement is a "prelude for the liberation of all remaining Syrian territory."
Backed by Russian airpower, Syrian forces and allied militiamen on Tuesday reached besieged troops in Deir Ezzor, breaking a nearly three-year siege by IS militants in a significant triumph against the extremists.
Hizbullah, in its statement, described it as a victory also for Syria's allies who stood by it, and said this would not have happened were it not for the "determination" of the Syrian leadership.
Source: Associated Press, Naharnet
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