Trump slams Russia\, Syria\, Iran for \'bombing the hell out\' of Idlib

Trump slams Russia, Syria, Iran for 'bombing the hell out' of Idlib

ANI  |  Middle East 

US on Sunday (local time) slammed Russia, and for "killing many innocent civilians" by "bombing the hell out" of Idlib in

"Hearing word that Russia, and, to a lesser extent, Iran, are bombing the hell out of in Syria, and indiscriminately killing many innocent civilians. The is watching this butchery. What is the purpose, what will it get you? STOP!" he tweeted.

The US was en route to the UK for his official visit.

He had previously declared the end of in the Syrian region, basing that as his reason behind the decision to pull troops from the area. This decision invited backlash from various quarters, including the US Congress, as it left the country's allies in a lurch.

Following this, the US authorities ensured that 400 troops, out of the 2,000-strong American contingent, would stay back in Syria. Many viewed the United States' withdrawal from the region as the direct growth of and Iran's influence in Syria.

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First Published: Mon, June 03 2019. 09:27 IST