Pentagon airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria in response to a Feb. 15 attack in Iraq received both bipartisan praise — and criticism.
MTN Syria placed under judicial guardianship as it negotiates $65m sale
The mobile network operator has hit an obstacle on the road out of Damascus after it was accused of breaching its licence conditions in Syria.
MTN to fight Syria’s decision to put its business under supervision
MTN says it plans to appeal a decision by the Syrian authorities to place its business under judicial guardianship in the latest adminis …
Iran Rejects Nuclear Deal Talks With U.S. Proposed by Europe
The rejection came days after President Biden ordered retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria.
Turkey, Iran Spar Diplomatically Amid Turkish Threats Over Iraq
Turkey and Iran called in each other’s ambassadors as Turkey threatens to attack Kurdish separatists on Iraq’s Mount Sinjar, an area used by Iranian militants to cross into Syria.
Analysis: Syria’s peace process and the Russian and US roles
Ten years into Syria’s devastating war, the country’s peace prospects have never been gloomier. The failure of the last round of United Nations-led talks between the Syrian regime and the opposition …
South African mobile operator MTN eyes $65 mln deal for Syrian business
MTN Group remains committed to negotiating a $65 million sale of its 75% stake in its Syrian unit, the South African mobile operator said on Sunday, despite the business being placed under judicial …
Biden defends airstrike on Syria in letter to leaders in Congress and says US has the right to defend itself
“The United States always stands ready to take necessary and proportionate action in self-defense,” Biden said in the letter.
South African mobile operator MTN eyes $65 mln deal for Syrian business
MTN Group remains committed to negotiating a $65 million sale of its 75% stake in its Syrian unit, the South African mobile operator said on Sunday, despite the business being placed under judicial …
Biden’s Pentagon Defends Syria Strikes Questioned by Democrats
The Biden administration defended its decision to carry out airstrikes in eastern Syria overnight, saying the sites it hit are connected to Iranian-backed groups believed to be involved in recent …