Syrian opposition declares city of Homs disaster area, 1-day death toll rises to 23 nationwide

Syria is Iran's best friend. Israel and Iran are in a war of nerves. Syria is close to civil war (maybe there already). Interesting times ahead:

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BEIRUT — A key Syrian opposition group appealed Monday for international intervention to protect civilians in a besieged central city as security forces shot dead one person, raising the death toll from the latest government offensive in Homs to 17, activists said.

Activists said Monday that 23 people were killed across Syria a day earlier, including at least 16 people in and around Homs, which has experienced a fierce assault by government troops over the past five days.