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Deadly attack on U.S. forces highlights challenges facing Syria's new president

By Jane Arraf,
Steve Inskeep
Published December 15, 2025 at 2:09 AM PST

The deadly attack on U.S. forces in Syria underscores the challenges facing the new Syrian president one year into his rule of the fractious nation.

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Jane Arraf
Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.
Steve Inskeep
Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.
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