As Syrian Rebels Advance, Iran Grows Nervous and Neighbors Close Their Borders

By Raja Abdulrahim, Farnaz Fassihi and Thomas Fuller The rebels’ gains prompted Lebanon and Jordan to close border crossings and Iran to begin withdrawing personnel from Syria.

Source: The New York Times

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