Two senior U.S. congressmen, a Republican and a Democrat, wrote a letter calling for Washington to suspend some sanctions on Syria. The most punishing war-time U.S. sanctions are up for renewal this …
2 US lawmakers urge ‘deliberate and phased’ lifting of Syria sanctions
The fall of the Assad regime presents a pivotal opportunity to responsibly unwind sanctions on Syria to facilitate stabilization, reconstruction, international investment,’ say House lawmakers – Anado …
Syria’s interim PM Bashir vows to rebuild country amid financial crisis
Two senior U.S. congressmen, a Republican and a Democrat, wrote a letter calling for Washington to suspend some sanctions on Syria. The most punishing war-time U.S. sanctions are up for renewal this …
Russian troops are likely still at their key bases in Syria, and it will be ‘obvious’ if they try to leave: senior analyst
While satellite images show that Russian warships have left Tartus naval base, aircraft and gear at the Khmeimim air base remained on-site on Tuesday.
2 US lawmakers urge ‘deliberate and phased’ lifting of Syria sanctions
The fall of the Assad regime presents a pivotal opportunity to responsibly unwind sanctions on Syria to facilitate stabilization, reconstruction, international investment,’ say House lawmakers – Anado …
How should the West respond to Syria’s new leadership?
The weight of historical interventions and non-interventions in the region hangs heavy on Western leaders’ minds …
Khamenei says US, Israel were behind fall of Syrian regime, also alludes to Turkey
Iranian leader, in first remarks about Syria since sudden ouster of ally Assad, says Iran itself not weakened by rebel takeover, seeks to keep ‘friendly relations’ with country
Rebuilding Syria’s military after Israeli strikes will take years and billions of dollars
Rebuilding an array of dozens of batteries, including interceptor stockpiles, spare parts, and crew training, would require around $1 billion.
Tears and hope as Syrians return home from Turkey
Ala Jabeer cried as he prepared to cross from Turkey into Syria with his 10-year-old daughter on Tuesday, thirteen years after the war forced him to flee his home.
Iran reels from ‘tectonic shift’ in Middle East amid scramble for Syria
As Iran deals with the strategic setback of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, a vicious cycle of confrontation and escalation could already be in motion.