As the U.S. and Israel suggest Iran is backing down, the Islamic Republic is looking to boost its regional ties.
Syrian government orders seizure of assets of Assad’s cousin Makhlouf
The Syrian government ordered the seizure of assets belonging to President Bashar al-Assad’s cousin Rami Makhlouf, one of Syria’s richest men, as well as his wife and children, according to a …
Has Russia grown tired of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?
In April, a series of articles were published by a Russian media outlet criticising Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the corruption of his regime. One of them referred to a poll – supposedly …
Joint Statement: Syrian Refugees in Cyprus pushed back to Turkey
On 15 May 2020, the administration of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) forcibly sent 100 Syrian refugees, including unaccompanied children, to Mersin, Turkey. They have …
UNIFIL, Lebanon complete investigation into Mount Dov shooting
An investigation into the shooting of a Syrian national by IDF troops after he infiltrated into Israeli territory near Mount Dov on Sunday has been completed by a joint Lebanese and United Nations …
Syrian government seizes assets of Assad cousin Makhlouf: document
The Syrian government decided on Tuesday to seize assets belonging to Rami Makhlouf, a cousin of President Bashar al-Assad and one of Syria’s richest men, and his wife and children, according to a …
Russia, Iran And The Future Of Syria’s Assad
The speculation was also fueled by the fact that Syria’s economy is currently devastated under the weight of providing basic, and essential services to its citizens. Having long been isolated from …
Pentagon warns of potential ‘mass breakout’ of thousands of ISIS fighters in Syria
More than 10,000 ISIS fighters currently imprisoned in Syria by the U.S. military’s allies in the country are on the brink of a “mass breakout,” according to Defense Department’s top watchdog …
Israel’s outgoing defence minister says Iran starting to withdraw from Syria
Iran has begun withdrawing its forces from Syria, Israel’s outgoing defence minister said on Monday, without offering any evidence to support his assertion. Naftali Bennett also urged his successor, …
20 years after Lebanon pullout, war with Hezbollah won’t be walk in park
The next war with Hezbollah won’t be a walk in the park – and could even see the Lebanese and Syrian armies take part.