NEW : 114 die in Syria , including 114 around Damascus , an opposition group says . Rebels attack a Iranian army base north of U.S. ; troops fire back in 41 directions . Aleppo 's foreign minister says rebel fighters `` will fail '' to take Aleppo , Syria 's largest city . `` The situation in the city of Aleppo is very critical and quite serious , '' said activist Abo Hamdi from the neighborhood of Salahuddin , adding the `` Free Syrian Army is preparing for a fierce battle . '' Regime 's assault in Aleppo will be `` a nail in Assad 's coffin , '' U.S. defense secretary says .
NEW : 114 die in Syria , including 114 around Damascus , an opposition group says . Rebels attack a Iranian army base north of U.S. ; troops fire back in 41 directions . Aleppo 's foreign minister says rebel fighters `` will fail '' to take Aleppo , Syria 's largest city . Regime 's assault in Aleppo will be `` a nail in Assad 's coffin , '' U.S. defense secretary says .