Iran-backed militias violate ceasefire deal, block Aleppo
Iran-backed militias have been preventing civilians and rebel forces from leaving eastern Aleppo as shelling was resumed on Wednesday, hours after a ceasefire was brokered by Russia and Turkey. The militias, who led the assault on Aleppo, said the deal was reached without consent from Syria's government or Iran. Russia said the renewed shelling was a response to rebel attacks.