The United States has expressed concern and called for an immediate cease-fire in northwestern Syria where the combined forces of Russia, Iranian proxies, and the Syrian government are reportedly conducting an assault on the Idlib and Aleppo provinces.
RFE/RL: Pompeo urges Syrian, Russian, and Iranian forces to halt Idlib offensive
Smoke billows above building during recent air strikes by pro-regime forces in the jihadist-held city of Maaret al-Numan in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, on Jan. 25, 2020.
