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Russia, Iran, China oppose strike
Saudis, Turks, Israelis applaud move
(CNN) —
Nothing is simple about the crisis in Syria.
With conflicting interests and competing global powers, the international community remains at an impasse over Syria’s six-year conflict.
On Friday morning local time, the US military struck a Syrian air base in response to a chemical weapons attack, bringing mixed reaction from global players. Some lauded the action as long overdue, while others condemned it as “an aggression.”
Here’s a look at the key countries involved in Syria, their reactions to the strike and their stakes in the conflict.
United States
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