Americans Have All But Checked Out

American Have All But Checked Out

There are reports of Russian special forces and the Iranian Quds Force fighting on the ground alongside Syrian government troops. With the last Syrian opposition surrounded, "Americans have all but checked out." Ian looks at the worsening situation in Syria.

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