Syria is disintergrating , the Assad grip lessens by the day, his major Ally the Iranians now being hit by Israel across Iran and their instilations and bases in Syria under almost daily attack , their economy is in utter shreds BUT ISIL is in the wings , recovering , learning , incredibly adept and clever and very - very single minded in their leaderships view of the removal of Assad.

Assad I have always said will one day be thrown to the dogs , as long as the Russians can make a political accomidation with whomever replaces him they will ultimately have no problems , the KGB is highly pragmatic in its views and if they see Assad as a dog with no chance better to cut their losses and look for the next best leadership

Iran is now wondering what November will bring them - IF Trump wins then expect conflict as the Iranians will be bought to heel

BM