US Proves It Backs Terrorism by Lifting Ban on Arms Supplies to Syria - Damascus
TEHRAN (Basirat)- The lifting of the ban on arms supplies to Syria by US President Barack Obama is another evidence of Washington's continuing support for terrorism, the Syrian Foreign Ministry said Saturday.
"The United States has provided a new evidence of its notorious role
in support for terrorism in Syria by taking the decision to lift the
ban on supplying arms to terrorist groups," the ministry said.
On Thursday, President Barack Obama waived legal restrictions
outlined in the US Arms Export Control Act, which forbids providing
defense-related supplies or services to countries that are not
cooperating fully with US anti-terrorism efforts. A US government
administration official told Sputnik Thursday that Obama lifted US
restrictions on arming partners in Syria to facilitate the Raqqa
offensive.
Syrian diplomats said the decision was aimed at fueling the crisis, killing Syrians and destroying the infrastructure.
Syrian diplomats said the decision was aimed at fueling the crisis, killing Syrians and destroying the infrastructure.
The lifting of the ban on arms supplies yet needs Congressional endorsement.
