In an interview with Germany’s ARD television channel aired today but originally filmed on July 5,
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stated that the United States is now “part of the conflict” in Syria
in funding and protecting the armed opposition forces which are,
This is far from the first time this accusation has been made by Syrian officials.
However, on June 21, 2012,
the accusation was confirmed by anonymous American officials and Arab Intelligence officers cited by the New York Times.
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