[Iran Press TV] The Syrian army has started an operation to break foreign-backed Takfiri...an adherent of takfir wal hijra, an offshoot of Salafism that regards everybody who doesn't agree with them as apostates who most be killed...
turbans' siege on the northern city of Aleppo.
According to reports on Monday, the army regained control over an area extending from what used to be Syria's economic capital to the town of Khanasir in the Aleppo province.
A convoy of trucks carrying food supplies and fuel arrived in the city through the road crossing Khanasir.
Foreign-sponsored turbans attacked the road several times in the past to hamper the aid efforts. They, however, were repelled by government forces.
Efforts aimed at breaking the siege of Aleppo came as the army has made major gains across the country.
On Sunday, the Syrian forces also foiled an infiltration attempt by the turbans in al-Lairamon and al-Zahraa areas in Aleppo.
On April 15, Syrian forces drove out turbans from the towns of Assal al-Ward, Housh Arab and Jab'adin, one day after government forces retook full control of the towns of Ma'loula and al-Sarkha.
Last week, Syrian troops recaptured eastern heights overlooking Rankous plain, cutting off the turbans' supply routes between the area and the Lebanese side of the border.