Official: More aid for Syrian rebels ‘could help’

Published February 11, 2014 3:48pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s intelligence chief says more U.S. training and equipment for Syria’s moderate rebels could boost the fight against the Assad government.

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper didn’t forecast any new U.S. policy in Syria’s civil war. But asked about U.S. training and equipment for vetted moderate units, Clapper said greater support could help.

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