Rebels in Syria Surprise with New Offensive

You might think Syria is quiet these days, but think again! Rebels have just launched a big surprise attack. They've taken over 40 towns and even a whole military base, right under the nose of the Syrian government's forces and their allies from Iran. Aleppo, the country's second-biggest city, is right in their sights now. Why the sudden move? Rebels say they're fed up with the Syrian government and Iranian groups bombing their homes and neighborhoods. This isn't just any fight—it's the biggest one since 2020! Rebels are using a break in Hezbollah's power to push forward. Hezbollah, a big ally of Iran, has been having a tough time lately. They've lost lots of leaders and strength, especially with that fierce fight in Lebanon. So, the rebels saw a chance to test their luck. They've even reached Aleppo, which has been controlled by Assad's government since 2016. Wow, that's a big deal! Experts think this is a sign of changing power in the region. Iran and Russia have tried to keep Assad strong for years, while Turkey has backed the rebels. But now, with Russia busy elsewhere and Hezbollah struggling, the rebels smell an opportunity. They might be even more powerful than they thought! Israel has played a part here too. They've been hitting Iran's allies like Hezbollah hard with strikes and fights. So, rebels see weak spots and pounce. But don't think it's easy-peasy. There's been a lot of fighting, and important people from both sides have been hurt or killed.