Analysis: US strategy is missing on Iran's 'land bridge'
In the two months since June, the Iranian-backed regime in Damascus has expanded its power.
Fighters from the Syrian army units and Hezbollah are seen on the western mountains of Qalamoun, near Damascus, in this handout picture provided by SANA(photo credit: SANA/REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMANUpdated: