Mutakalim
Registered Member
Syria needs military and economic support from a regional country. If Turks hesitated to back the Syrian government then it is highly likely that Israel will capture all the strategic areas around Damascus and will continue to mow the lawn in Syria targeting Turkish interest more forcefully. Syria is going to become a playing ground of regional powers unless one side dominates.There are tensions in Syria. Syria has been bombed by Israel many times in the past but more importantly Israel and US 'security concerns' are delaying Syrian reconstruction and development of the state.
Syrian leadership may find interest in a small skirmish to send message that Syria needs to rehabilitate or there won't be stability.
Not because of Iran, but it makes most sense to take such a gamble while Iran and Hezbollah are engaging Israel too.
Operational and tactical realities in Syria favor Turks, however it is still a question whether they are willing to confront the empire.






