mo4ch:>US State Dept’s $75mn grant will help war-torn Syria… combat ‘Iranian disinformation’ | Mo4ch News

After spending years trying to topple Damascus, Washington has now pledged to protect war-scarred Syrians from Iranian “disinformation.” The act of altruism is part of a grant aimed at “advancing US interests” in the country.The US State Department wants to give $75 million to an eligible NGO as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening “credible governance and civil society entities” in Syria – at least in the areas controlled by illegitimate, US-backed forces.The grant will also fund efforts to “counter extremism and disinformation perpetuated by Iranian forces,” since that is apparently the major life-and-death issue facing Syrians after seven years of devastating war. Additionally, the grant aims to “ensure the enduring defeat” of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL).Also on rt.comUS attempts to resettle Kurds in Arab areas might trigger breakup of Syria, Lavrov saysHow the grant will help bring about a peaceful political solution in Syria is also an open question. Washington…