Conflict in the Middle East continues to grow as violence spreads from various flashpoints.
A senior United Nations official warns that Syria could be divided into two if the current chaotic situation does not improve.
Steffan de Mistura is the secretary-general’s special envoy for Syria. He describes an official divide as a “worst-case scenario” for the country. But, he notes the country is already unofficially dividing.
Mr. de Mistura adds that Russia’s recent military intervention in Syria has made the situation more dangerous. He warns that increasing military action in the conflict could lead to what he calls “an incident” between the U.S. and Russia.
In northern Syria, a U.S. defense official reported that the U.S. airdropped 50 tons of small arms ammunition to rebels on Sunday.
The move supports the Pentagon’s recent decision to “pause” or, temporarily stop its failed program to train and equip Syrian rebels. Instead, the U.S. is increasing material support to some trusted groups fighting on Syrian battlefields.
