MESOP TODAY’S SYRIA INSIGHT : BLOOD FOR OIL FOR INVESTMENT !
Iran and Syria have signed a $3.6 billion oil dealthis week. In the agreement, Iran will supply Syria with oil in exchange for allowing Iran to make various investments in the war-torn country.
Meanwhile, the Syrian government attacked the village of Khan al-Assal, the site of an alleged chemical weapons attack in March. Rebel fighters captured the village, which is southwest of Aleppo, just over a week ago. Additionally, in a move to boost his public image, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has opened anInstagram account. The account with the handle “syrianpresidency”features picturesof Assad with cheering crowds and visiting hospital patients as well as several photos of Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad. The Syrian president is active in various social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.