Hezbollah welcomes Syrian breach of ISIS siege
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Hezbollah, whose fighters are among Iranian-backed forces pushing toward Deir ez-Zor, is congratulated the Syrian leadership on Wednesday for breaching a siege by the Islamic State group on parts of the eastern city.
In a statement, the terror organization this latest achievement is a "prelude for the liberation of all remaining Syrian territory."
Backed by Russian airpower, Syrian forces and allied militiamen on Tuesday reached besieged troops in Deir ez-Zor, breaking a nearly three-year siege by ISIS militants in a significant triumph against the extremists.
Hezbollah, in its statement, described it as a victory also for Syria's allies who stood by it, and said this would not have happened were it not for the "determination" of the Syrian leadership.
