Pentagon May Help Arm Syrian Rebels Instead Of CIA -- Times of Israel
US officials mull increased push for moderate opposition to be armed, trained via special operations
The Obama administration is considering charging the Pentagon with arming and training moderate Syrian rebels, US officials said. The Pentagon would be taking over from CIA which has held that role so far. The move is said to potentially significantly affect US efforts to up support for the non-radical Syrian opposition.
The idea of giving the Pentagon the role has reportedly gained momentum in Washington as some have felt that the CIA program has been too slow and has had little impact, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday.
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More News On Reports That the Pentagon May Help Arm The Syrian Rebels Instead Of The CIA
US officials: Obama administration considers military training of Syrian rebels -- Washington Post
Pentagon may take charge of arming Syrian rebels: U.S. officials -- Daily Star/AFP
U.S. Considers Stepping Up Rebel Support -- Wall Street Journal
White House considering using military to train Syria rebels -- FOX News
Pentagon, Not CIA To Arm Syrian Rebels -- Defense World
Obama confirms the US trained Syrian opposition troops in Jordan -- Middle East Monitor
My Comment: This would be a major escalation of American involvement in the Syrian civil war .... with boots on the ground near the borders of Syria and maybe even in Syria itself.
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