Why Russia, Assad, and Iran combined don't stand a chance against just 2,000 US troops in Syria
Alex Lockie
Mar 20, 2018, 6:16 AM
Jackie Hart/US Navy
The US keeps heavy military power nearby its troops, even when they’re deep in the Syrian desert.
2,000 or so US forces remain in control of Syria’s rich western oil fields.
Iran, Syria’s government, and Russia openly oppose the US presence, but there’s not much they can do about it.
An expert explains why it would be a losing battle to take on the US.
https://www.businessinsider.com.au/russia-syria-iran-us-troops-chance-2018-3
