In the final days leading to his ouster, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad complained to Iran’s foreign minister that Turkey was actively supporting Sunni rebels in their offensive to topple him, two Iranian officials told Reuters this week.
Exclusive: Russia pulling back but not out of Syria, sources say
The Tartous naval base is its only Mediterranean repair and resupply hub, and Hmeimim is a major staging post for military and mercenary activity in Africa.
Hezbollah Loses Supply Route Through Syria, in Blow to It and Iran
The militant group’s leader admits that the toppling of Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, cut off an important land route from Iran.
United States in Direct Contact With Rebels Who Took Over Syria
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken was in Jordan to confer with Arab foreign ministers on the ouster of the longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Skulls and body bags: Searching for Syria’s disappeared
BBC’s Lucy Williamson finds family members exhuming human remains in a desperate search for their lost relatives.
Blinken Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq in Syria Diplomacy Effort
Blinken said he spoke to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani about the situation in Syria after the Assad regime’s fall.
Why did Syrian soldiers turn to Iraq for safety after Assad’s fall?
ALBAWABA – Following the overthrow of the Assad regime, over 2,000 Syrian soldiers have fled to Iraq, according to an Iraqi official. Currently, the Ira
With Iran’s guard down, the U.S. and Israel face an urgent choice
Iran appears to be at the most precarious moment in its modern history. Its proxy armies have been crushed in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. And it appears to be nearly naked to attack after a wave of pinpoint Israeli airstrikes on its air defense system in October.
Bashar al-Assad’s family hid from the people of Syria their love of luxury — Washington Post
The deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad throughout his reign hid his luxurious lifestyle from the people, trying to look modest outwardly.
Syria latest news: Thousands celebrate fall of Assad amid fears chemical weapons could fall into wrong hands
Thousands celebrate fall of Assad amid fears chemical weapons could fall into wrong hands – Fears are growing that terrorist groups may get hold of Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile …