Iran reportedly is preparing to send 4,000 Revolutionary Guard soldiers to Syria to defend President Bashar Assad's regime, as the United States intends to supply rebels with small arms through a CIA-run program.
Pro-Iranian sources deeply involved with Iran's security told The Independent that the decision to move soldiers into Syria was made before last week's presidential election.
Iran also is looking to open up a new front of the Syrian conflict in the Golan Heights region near Israel, The Independent reports.
Meanwhile, the U.S. is planning to bolster the strength of anti-Assad forces within Syria.
So far the White House has committed only to supplying rebels with small arms and ammunition, following confirmation that Assad's regime has been using chemical weapons.
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