Russia is attempting to expand its military influence in the Middle East as the United States’ global posture faced additional strain from the coronavirus pandemic and rival forces.
Turkey’s Erdogan accuses Syrian government of violating Idlib ceasefire
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – said on Monday that the Syrian government was violating a ceasefire in the northwestern Idlib region, warning that Damascus would suffer “heavy losses” if it persisted. Turkey and …
Iran, Syria call for lifting sanctions during pandemic
Syria’s state-run news agency says Iran’s foreign minister has called on the U.S. to lift sanctions imposed on Syria and Iran during a meeting with President Bashar Assad …
Wearing face masks, Syria’s Assad and Iran’s Zarif condemn West at Damascus meeting
Syrianian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javid Zarif wore face masks on Monday for their meeting in Damascus where they said the West was exploiting the coronavirus pandemic for political ends, state media …
Zarif hits out at US’s refusal to lift sanctions on Iran, Syria
20 Apr 2020 16:13 GMT A photo released by the presidency showed the visiting foreign minister and Syrian president sitting opposite each other, both in face masks [Reuters] Iran’s foreign minister has …
Syria’s divisions damage efforts to mobilize against virus
After nine years of war, Syria is broken into three rival parts unable to work together and ill-prepared to cope with the coronavirus, an enemy that knows no …
Lockdown life from Syria to Sydney: aspiring nurse wants to help fight virus
Ahmad al Daki is no stranger to life under lockdown. He was just 12 years old when bombs began to fall on his doorstep in Homs, Syria, in 2011. Soon his home would be reduced to rubble. Ahmad al Daki …
Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif in Syria to meet with Assad
Zarif, who landed in Syria for a one-day visit, met with Assad and Syria’s Foreign Minister Walid al-Moalem to “discuss bilateral ties and regional developments as well as the latest political and …
Iran tests missile similar to Israeli missile shot down in Syria – report
Iran tested an anti-tank missile that appears to be similar to an Israeli missile that was shot down over Syria, according to a report by Russian news site Avia.Pro. According to the report, the …
US sends huge convoy of logistics supplies for Syria militants
A US military convoy advances near the town of Tal Tamr in the northeastern Syrian Hasakeh province, via the border with Turkey, April 14, 2020. (Photo by AFP) US forces have reportedly dispatched a …