The Islamic State sees the tens of thousands of detainees at al-Hol and other prison facilities in Syria as key to rebuilding its army, US officials have said.
In Syria, businesses experience extortion from Bashar Al-Assad’s regime
Even in the small stores of Damascus and Aleppo, no trade or industry escapes the extortion campaign led by President Bashar Al-Assad’s regime under the guise of fiscal rigor and the fight against the …
US provides financial support to Syrian media
ALBAWABA – The Office of Foreign Assistance at the U.S. Department of State will provide financial and technical support to “unbiased” Syrian media to b …
Iran hails thaw in Turkey’s ties with Syria
Iran on Tuesday hailed the resumption of the first direct ministerial talks between arch-rivals Ankara and Damascus since the outbreak of the Syria civil war more than a decade ago.Amir-Abdollahian flew into Ankara fresh from a visit to Damascus for talks with Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad on Saturday.
Iran restricts supply of cheap oil to Syria, doubles the price for crude, Wall Street Journal reports
Iranian officials have told Syria they would now have to pay more for additional shipments of oil, which will double the price to a market rate of more than $70 a barrel, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday,
Syrian refugees in Turkey watch uneasily as Erdogan warms to Assad
Turkey’s bid to reconcile with the Syrian government has left many Syrian refugees in the country on tenterhooks as Ankara faces pressure to cut a deal with Damascus on the return of the Syrians amid …
Iran restricts supply of cheap oil to Syria, doubles the price for crude -WSJ
Iranian officials have told Syria they would now have to pay more for additional shipments of oil, which will double the price to a market rate of more than $70 a barrel, the Wall Street Journal …
Syria demands “absolute positiveness” from Turkey to restore relations
Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad on Saturday said that Turkey should show “absolute positiveness,” mainly by ending its occupation of Syrian territories, in order to restore its relations with …
Iran and Syria set to renew long-term economic agreement
Syria and key ally Iran have agreed to renew an economic strategic arrangement between the two countries as Damascus prepares to welcome Iran’s president in the near future
Assad says Turkey talks must be based on ending ‘occupation’
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad swears the presidential oath for a fourth term, in Damascus, Syria, in this handout released by SANA on July 17, 2021. SANA/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo