The U.S. is confirming the fight against the Islamic State in Raqqa Syria is advancing.
The Trump adminstration is emphasizing that it's job is to support efforts to retake ground from the Islamic State and secure the region, but not to rebuild Syria or Iraq.
Special Envoy Brett McGurk confirmed that progress is being made in Raqqa.
IN: "We estimate...
OUT: ...in Raqqa."
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The Russians claim that a de-escalation zone has been crafted for Homs, north of Damascus Syria, but U.S. special envoy Brett McGurk says the only confirmed region is in the south west along the border with Jordan, because the zones are carefully crafted diplomatic and political arrangements.
IN: "So it's an...
OUT: ...to that."
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