At a church in Syria’s Aleppo, Christian worshippers attended mass days after their city came under the control of Islamist-led rebel forces who have sought to allay residents’ concerns over their …
Syria battles are test of Iran’s ability to preserve its resistance axis – opinion
Iranian analysts see a possibility that Israel, too, will choose to exploit opportunities in Syria and take aggressive action there, not just in support of the rebels as in the past.
Iran Evacuating Military in Syria as Rebels Advance: Report
Iran has reportedly started to withdraw troops from Syria as advancing rebel forces threaten to topple the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to The New York Times. Syrian insurgents took control of the central city of Hama following the …
Iran Begins to Evacuate Military Officials and Personnel From Syria
Iran began to evacuate its military commanders and personnel from Syria on Friday, according to regional officials and three Iranian officials, in a sign of Iran’s inability to help keep President Bashar al-Assad in power as he faces a resurgent rebel offensive.
Rebel advance in Syria threatens to unravel Putin’s previous triumph
The successful intervention on behalf of Syrian President Assad almost 10 years ago underscored Putin’s assertion that Russia was still a global power.
Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all land border crossings with Syria
Lebanon’s General Security Directorate said Friday the country is closing all land border crossings with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus. The decision by the security agency in charge of border crossings came hours after an Israeli airstrike damaged the Arida border crossing with Syria in north
Who are the Syrian rebels and what are they fighting for?
Syria’s 13-year war, one of the most complex and devastating conflicts of the 21st century, has seen a resurgence of violence. It highlights the enduring fractures that have kept the country divided …
What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters
The Syrian military and its foreign allies have … pledged to attack Western forces, confiscated property from religious minorities and sent religious police to enforce modest dress by women.
Oman, Syria sign anti-financial crime MoU
MUSCAT: The National Financial Information Centre (NFIC) of Oman has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Anti-Money Laundering …
Israel, Hezbollah war disrupts Syria’s lucrative Captagon trade
Syria’s reliance on Captagon smuggling faces new challenges as the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah threatens to undermine critical revenues for the Assad regime …