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Iraqi FM urges stability, inclusivity in Syria
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has emphasized the critical need for stability, security, and an inclusive political process in Syria following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, stating that all groups and factions must be involved in shaping the Arab nation’s future.
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2025-05-18 22:16
By Wesam Bahrani
Why Syria’s President skipped Arab Summit?
TEHRAN – Syria’s self-appointed President Ahmad al-Sharaa was noticeably absent from the Arab League meeting in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.
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2025-05-18 22:12
By Sahar Dadjoo
PKK’s historic shift: From insurgency to politics and regional outcomes
TEHRAN – The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has announced its disbandment, marking a significant shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics with major effects on Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria. Designated a terrorist group by Turkey, the U.S., and the EU, the PKK waged a four-decade insurgency seeking Kurdish independence.
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2025-05-14 14:25
Trump meets Syria’s al-Sharaa in Riyadh
United States President Donald Trump says Washington is considering the normalization of ties with Damascus after he met Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the first such encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years.
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2025-05-12 21:40
By Sahar Dadjoo
Jolani's gamble: Surrendering fragmented Syria to US and Israel
TEHRAN - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani) has embarked on a controversial diplomatic campaign to secure U.S. sanctions relief, proposing a Trump Tower in Damascus and détente with Israel.
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2025-05-09 22:11
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Lessons Lebanon can learn from what is happening in Syria
BEIRUT — By intensifying its attacks on “New Syria”—under the pretext of protecting the Druze—the Israeli enemy is trying to make anyone who dares to challenge the HTS-led regime’s positions understand that they are forbidden from objecting to Israel’s known conspiracy to expand, destabilize, and subjugate West Asia’s peoples.
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2025-05-06 20:25
By Sondoss Al Asaad
HTS extremism gives chance to Israel to lure Syrian Druze
BEIRUT — To serve its project of dismantling the fabric of West Asia’s minorities and to accelerate its Israelization project, Israel has been exploiting the Druze since October 7, 2023, by enticing them to abandon their Syrian identity and join the so-called “State of Israel”.
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2025-05-06 20:22
Macron to host Syria's al-Sharaa
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday for the former terrorist leader’s first European visit, the French presidency told AFP.
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2025-05-02 23:09
Israel strikes near Syria's presidential palace
Israel’s air force struck near Syria’s presidential palace early Friday after warning Syrian authorities not to march toward villages inhabited by members of a minority sect in southern Syria, AP reported.
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2025-04-26 22:27
Restoring Syria’s sovereignty is key to lasting peace: Iran UN envoy
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support for a sovereign, stable, and united Syria—free from terrorism, foreign occupation, and external interference.
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2025-04-26 22:19
By Wesam Bahrani
Syria vows “no threat to Israel” for sanctions relief
TEHRAN – Syria has reportedly provided a written response to the U.S. conditions for lifting sanctions.
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2025-04-25 22:07
By Sahar Dadjoo
Pushes for ties with Israel in shadow of Syria's occupation
TEHRAN - Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the new president of Syria, has recently made statements regarding a willingness to normalize relations with Israel—something previously inconceivable given the historical backdrop of Israeli territorial occupation of parts of Syria.
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2025-04-19 22:27
US begins pulling hundreds of troops from Syria
The U.S. military is withdrawing hundreds of troops from Syria, a shift the Pentagon is framing as a “consolidation” that reflects the changing security environment in the country, The Hill reported.
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2025-04-16 22:13
US to reduce military footprint in Syria, officials say
The Trump administration has decided to reduce the number of U.S. troops in Syria, officials and a source familiar with the planning said on Tuesday, according to Al Arabiya.
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2025-04-11 21:23
Syria and South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations
South Korea and Syria have formally established diplomatic relations, in another milestone for the transitional government of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
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2025-04-08 22:02
Turkey and Israel mull deconfliction line in Syria
Turkey and Israel have held talks over the establishment of a deconfliction line in Syria to avoid any misunderstandings and prevent potential clashes between their militaries, two western officials have told Middle East Eye.
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2025-04-05 21:59
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Why is Washington seeking to break Turkey’s wings in Syria?
BEIRUT — The struggle between regional and international powers is raging in Syria. Ankara is among those powers seeking to strengthen its hegemony in Syria. This puts Turkey in a confrontation with Tel Aviv, which sees Turkish policy as a direct threat to its interests.
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2025-04-04 17:35
By Najah Mohammed Ali
Axis of Resistance: Perseverance and dimensions of confrontation in face of new crusade
Comparing the medieval Crusades with modern American wars is not mere theorizing; it is a historical analysis of strategies that have been repackaged in new forms. The slogan “Deus Vult” (God wills it), used by the Crusaders in the 11th century against the Islamic East, is today revived in the form of the “Holy War against Terrorism” by America’s far-right Christian movements.
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2025-04-03 03:21
Israeli strikes hit Damascus, central Syria
Syrian state media said Israel struck near a defense research center in Damascus and hit central Syria on Wednesday, as Israel said it struck "military" capabilities and a monitor reported four dead.
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2025-03-23 03:14
By Batool Subeiti
Connection between the regional fronts in West Asia
LONDON - Under Trump, the U.S. initially sought to pause the war on Gaza in hopes of reaching a negotiated settlement and assessing possible solutions. However, when it became clear that the Palestinian resistance remained strong and could not be sidelined, the U.S. recognized that the Western position in negotiations was weak.
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2025-03-16 22:58
Jumblatt warns against foreign influence in Syria
Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt has warned Druze communities in Syria to remain vigilant against foreign interference, urging them to resist attempts to divide the country and manipulate their role in the region.
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2025-03-12 21:30
EU invites Syria’s HTS regime to Brussels after slaughter of Alawites
The European Commission has invited Syria’s Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) administration to an official conference in Brussels after the slaughter of hundreds of Alawites in the country's west.
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2025-03-11 22:30
Syria’s interim president signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF to merge forces
The Kurdish-led and US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which controls much of Syria’s oil-rich north-east, signed a deal with the Damascus government on March 10 to join Syria’s new state institutions, the Syrian presidency said.
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2025-03-11 22:11
South Korea says it will establish diplomatic ties with Syria
South Korea on Tuesday has said it will establish diplomatic relations with Syria, local media reported.
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2025-03-11 22:09
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Lebanon quite prone to sectarian violence in Syria
BEIRUT — The massacres that are taking place against the Syrian civilians, especially against the Alawite sect, have exposed the hypocrisy of claims by the HTS-led regime that it is seeking to provide security, peace, dignity and justice for the Syrian people.
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2025-03-11 22:00
Iran’s special envoy condemns ‘shocking’ Syria atrocities, demands justice for minorities
TEHRAN – Iran’s Special Envoy for Syrian Affairs, Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheybani, has condemned escalating violence in Syria’s coastal regions, labeling the atrocities against civilians as “shocking” and calling for international accountability.
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2025-03-10 22:42
By Najah Mohammed Ali
Syria between terrorism and collusion: The Alawite genocide under Arab silence
LONDON - Syria is witnessing a dangerous escalation of armed violence by the new government and its militant factions, most of which come from outside the country, particularly in the coastal regions that were, until recently, considered among the most stable areas in the nation.
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2025-03-10 22:40
By Wesam Bahrani
“Entire Families” killed in Syria
TEHRAN – The UN Human Rights chief has condemned the Syrian government for escalating massacres against civilians.
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2025-03-10 22:34
Tehran not involved in Syria’s affairs, violence must stop: foreign ministry spokesperson
TEHRAN – Tehran has dismissed accusations of interference in Syria, calling them "Baseless and unfounded."
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2025-03-09 23:01
Tehran warns of sectarian catastrophe as Israel fuels Syria’s fragmentation
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani issued a scathing critique of the Israeli regime’s role in Syria’s destabilization during an interview with Iranian national television on Saturday, describing the ongoing conflict as a calculated effort by Tel Aviv to advance its geopolitical ambitions.