Washington Post | US-backed forces announce anti-ISIS push in Syria's oil-rich east Washington Post BEIRUT — U.S.-backed forces in Syria announced a fresh offensive around the Islamic State's most important remaining stronghold Saturday, accelerating a global scramble for control of the country's oil-rich east. Islamic State militants are under ... US-Backed Forces Advance Against IS In East Syria Syrian army secures key Islamic State oil field Syrian army retakes key oil field in Deir al-Zour |