The Syrian conflict, deeply rooted in the struggle for control over energy and resources, has taken a critical turn. The US, occupying parts of Syria to control oil and gas fields, now faces mounting challenges.
Recent reports indicate intensified US warplane activity over Deir Ezzor's eastern countryside, an area held by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Meanwhile, Syrian Arab Army-aligned tribal forces have launched an offensive, capturing several villages on the Eastern Bank.
This escalation puts the US at risk of losing control over the oil fields it occupies and extracts resources from, bringing it closer to a potential confrontation with Russia, Syria's steadfast ally.