Bashar al-Assad

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  • Return of clashes in Syria is awful 2025-03-08 13:27

    More than 300 Alawite civilians killed in Syria

    Civilians have been killed by security forces and allies since Thursday, monitor says

    A Syria war monitor reported on Saturday that more than 300 Alawite civilians have been killed in recent days by the security forces and their allies, as authorities clash with militants loyal to the former government of Bashar al-Assad.

  • Israel seeks to exploit a much weaker Syria after the fall of Assad 2025-01-19 21:53

    By Wesam Bahrani

    New Damascus rulers’ passivity has strengthened Israel’s covetous eye on Syria

    Israel is seeking to expand settlements in the Golan

    TEHRAN – For decades the Israeli regime has pursued specific military and strategic goals in Syria.

  • An Israeli soldier standing guard at the Hermon ski resort during a media tour organized by the spokesman of the Israeli military, in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, on Wednesday.Credit...Jalaa Mar 2025-01-11 21:19

    Israel’s campaign in Syrian border area prompts fears it plans to stay: NY Times

    Israeli soldiers have raided Syrian border villages, prompting nervous residents to huddle in their homes. They have captured the country’s highest peak, have set up roadblocks between Syrian towns and now overlook local villages from former Syrian military outposts.

  • عراقچی 2024-12-18 02:13

    Iran FM says not surprised with sudden fall of Assad ruling system

    TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Islamic Republic expected the ousted Syrian government to show some flexibility and involve the opposition in the governing system but it refused.

  • Israel has been misusing the situation to destroy Syria's military infrastructure 2024-12-16 13:12

    By Xavier Villar

    Syria under Israeli control: Implications for sovereignty and regional balance

    MADRID - Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad on December 8, Israeli forces have intensified their offensive in Syria.

  • Doha Forum 2024-12-14 15:30

    EXCLUSIVE:

    Turkey did not adhere to Doha agreement on Syria crisis

    Tehran Times understands Fidan’s statement on deal with Iran, Russia on Syria crisis is inaccurate

    TEHRAN – The Turkish Foreign Minister has claimed that Turkey successfully persuaded Iran and Russia not to intervene militarily during the Syrian rebels' offensive which led to the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad's government in the early hours of December 8.

  • Assad 2024-12-13 22:26

    By Shahrokh Saei

    From elation to ennui: Syrians may soon regret toppling Assad

    TEHRAN- Israel is pressing ahead with its nefarious plans in Syria as numerous individuals in the Arab country feel an initial sense of elation at having toppled the government of president Bashar Assad. 

  • Ousted Syrian President Beshar al-Assad 2024-12-11 22:42

    Russian intel agents flew Assad out via air base in Syria: Bloomberg

    As Syrian militants advanced toward the capital Damascus, the Kremlin moved to save its ally President Bashar al-Assad, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.

  • Mohammed al-Bashir 2024-12-11 21:17

    Who is Syria's new interim prime minister?

    Mohammed al-Bashir, the head of the administration that ran Idlib in northwest Syria, has been appointed as the country's interim prime minister following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

  • Israel Syria 2024-12-11 21:12

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    Rebel riddle: Israel wants amenable servants in Syria 

    TEHRAN- Israel has carried out an unprecedented air campaign in Syria over the past days as the apartheid and occupation regime is trying to wield its hegemonic power. 

  • Iran Shield 2024/12/10

    By Mohammad Khatibi

    Western rejoice at fall of Assad: counting chickens before they hatch!

    TEHRAN – The fall of Damascus to a coalition of militant groups, forcing President Bashar al-Assad's exile in a matter of 11 days, surprised many. However, a "regime change" operation in Syria had been underway for years, involving numerous international and regional actors, including terrorist groups.

  • Israel in Syria 2024-12-10 22:34

    By Sondoss Al Asaad 

    Israel seizes Syrian territory twice the size of Gaza

    SOUTH LEBANON - Israel has reneged on the armistice agreement signed with the Syrian state in 1974 since the announcement of the fall of the Syrian government led by president Bashar al-Assad. 

  • Bashar Assad 2024-12-10 22:25

    By Seyed Yasser Jebraily

    How neoliberal policies fueled the fall of Assad

    TEHRAN - The abrupt collapse of the Damascus government has ignited a robust debate over the root causes of Syria's enduring instability.

  • Israel 2024-12-10 22:19

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    Deafening silence over scorched-earth strategy

    Syrian rebels, supporters remain tight-lipped about Israel’s incessant attacks

    TEHRAN- Israel’s nefarious schemes for Syria are coming to light days after the collapse of the country’s government.  

  • terrorist in Syria 2024-12-09 22:32

    By Maryam Geshani 

    Assad’s fall: what it means for US strategy toward Iran under Trump

    TEHRAN – With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria on December 9, the question arises as to what consequences this will have for the United States under the presidency of Trump, who is set to take office on January 20, 2024. 

  • People around the world are waiting which direction Syria is headed for 2024-12-09 22:29

    By our staff writer

    The world watching post-Assad Syria attentively 

    TEHRAN - What is awaiting Syria is unclear given the history of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and other groups that conquered major Syrian cities one after another in a very short time and toppled the government of Syrian President Bashar a-Assad.

  • Syria 2024-12-09 22:19

    By Shahrokh Saei

    Rebels' Gift to Israel

    Israel abuses the fall of the Syrian government, bombards the country tens of times, and occupies more parts of its land

    TEHRAN- Israel’s acts of aggression against Syria in the wake of the downfall of President Bashar Assad’s government have put the spotlight on the regime’s expansionist ambitions.  

  • The Beshar Assad family 2024-12-09 00:13

    Syria’s Assad and family in Moscow

    Syrian President Bashar Assad whose government has collapsed is in Moscow, Russian state media said on Sunday citing a source in the Kremlin.

  • Hossein Akbari 2024-12-08 22:24

    Iran's ambassador to Syria explains reasons behind Syrian government's collapse

    TEHRAN – Hossein Akbari, Iran’s Ambassador to Syria, explained in a televised interview the reasons behind the Sunday collapse of the Syrian government, which failed to counter an armed insurgency that started late November. 

  • Bashar Assad 2024-12-08 22:13

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    Assad gone, Syria in twilight

    The Syrian PM is set to supervise state bodies until the transition

    TEHRAN - The fall of the Syrian government has underscored the precarious future of the Mediterranean country amidst the ongoing chaos.  

  • Larijani Assad 2024-12-07 22:24

    Press TV reports key meeting between Iranian advisor and Syrian president in Damascus

    TEHRAN – According to Press TV, Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, visited Damascus on Friday to convey Iran's unwavering support for the Syrian government as it faces intensified terrorist attacks.

  • Stakeholders in Syria 2024-12-04 16:56

    The future of Syria: Implications for global and regional powers

    TEHRAN - As Donald Trump will take power in the White House on January 20, the strategic regions of the world are now being trapped in a situation known as "tactical wars". These conflicts do not seek a definitive victory but rather aim to create a state of instability and uncertainty in key areas vital to U.S. global interests.

  • HTS terrorists breach Syria's second largest city Aleppo 2024-12-02 21:19

    By Sondoss Al-Asaad

    Israeli media focusing on Syria: The convergence of interests

    SOUTH LEBANON - Over the past few days, the Israeli media has shown a clear interest in what is happening in Syria, while Netanyahu has held in-depth consultations with his government about these developments.

  • Iran Syria flags 2024-12-01 21:51

    By Xavier Villar

    Iran’s strategic resolve: defending Syria and Axis of Resistance 

    MADRID – The alliance between Iran and Syria, forged in a context of regional tensions and sectarian rivalries, has become one of the most solid in West Asia. This strategic bond, combining political, military, and geopolitical interests, has allowed both countries to withstand external pressures and assert their influence in a deeply fragmented region.

  • Nasirzade Assad 2024-11-17 22:12

    Syria key to Iran’s foreign policy, DM says in Damascus visit

    TEHRAN – During a two-day regional visit, Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh engaged with several senior Syrian officials, culminating in a meeting with President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday.

  • Pezeshkian, Assad 2024-07-10 21:20

    Syria welcomes Iran's new president, emphasizes strong ties amidst regional challenges 

    TEHRAN – Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian held a series of phone conversations on Tuesday with leaders of key regional players, including Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. 

  • bagheri 2024-06-04 22:30

    Iran’s acting FM meets Assad, says resistance is vital to prevent tensions

    TEHRAN – The acting Foreign Minister of Iran has delved into talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, emphasizing resistance as the fundamental way to successfully prevent regional tensions.

  • Iran FM in Damascus to hold talks with Syrian officials 2024-02-11 18:50

    Iran FM in Damascus for talks with Syrian officials

    TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Sunday to discuss issues with high-ranking Syrian officials.

  • China-Syria strategic partnership 2023-09-27 23:37

    By Ali Karbalaei

    China-Syria strategic partnership

    Syrian President al-Assad received red-carpet treatment in China 

    TEHRAN- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's visit to China has important signs attached to it, the most prominent of which is Beijing providing support for President al-Assad and challenging the United States-led Western attempt to isolate the Syrian government with unilateral sanctions.

  • Khaji 2023-06-13 22:32

    Top advisor meets Syrian president ahead of Astana talks

    TEHRAN- Ali-Asghar Khaji, a top advisor to the Iranian foreign minister, met on Monday in Damascus with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.