Syrian president spoke to state TV network al-Ikhbariya . In interview , he says Western nations are employing thieves , mercenaries in Syria . He said they will pay a `` heavy price '' for backing rebels . ` The prospects may seem dim , but I remain convinced that a political solution is possible . " The US and its allies have been bombing the country since September 2013 with no end in sight.
Syrian president spoke to state TV network al-Ikhbariya . In interview , he says Western nations are employing thieves , mercenaries in Syria . He said they will pay a `` heavy price '' for backing rebels . " The US and its allies have been bombing the country since September 2013 with no end in sight.