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US raises flag in Damascus: New envoy signals shift in US–Syria relations post-Assad - analysis
For the first time since 2012, the flag was raised as the new US Envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, arrived in Damascus.
Saudi authorities release Iranian cleric arrested for bad mouthing Kingdom, Sunnah
From Ba’athist rule to uncertainty: Syria’s fragile future – opinion
As Iraqi militias turn their eyes from Israel, they continue pledging allegiance to Tehran
Iran’s self-delusion: Tehran scrambles to fix Syria ties after Assad's fall - analysis
After majorly interfering in Syria, Iran is now portraying Israel as the intruder.
Suspicious death of adviser to Syrian President Assad amid military reforms, economic crisis
Luna al-Shibl, Syrian President Assad's adviser, died after a suspected deliberate car accident in Damascus, amid political intrigues and military reforms in Syria.
One dead after explosion goes off near Iranian embassy in Damascus - report
One person is reported dead according to a Syrian human rights organization based in the UK.
Has any other country been treated as Israel was after the WCK accident? - opinion
Did the US apologize for bombing a wedding ceremony in Afghanistan in 2002, causing the death of 48 civilians? Of course not. Israel apologized and took accountability where others failed to.
US says it 'had no involvement' in Israel strike, Iran vows to take revenge
Iran vows to take revenge on Israel for Damascus airstrike as the US tells Iran it 'had no involvement' in airstrike.
In rare interview, Syria’s Assad defends Hamas, praises Putin to pro-Kremlin journalist
The Syrian dictator also expressed support for Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and compared the war between Israel and Hamas to that war, painting both Hamas and Russia as acting in self-defense.
As US, Iran trade blows, Afghans and Kurds in Syria may pay price
The Afghans were killed because their bases in Syria tend to be simple, poorly constructed and they are used by Iran as cannon-fodder in Syria.
The Iran-Israel war by proxy - opinion
There is undoubtedly a clear conflict between, on one side, Iran and its proxies, and on the other, the US and Israel.
Does Iran expect US retaliation for drone killing in Jordan? - analysis
Iran’s calculations are based on years in which Iran has carried out attacks around the region and has never faced any retaliation.
Israel shifts to deadlier strikes on Iran-linked targets in Syria
Israel's military chief said Israeli forces work throughout the region and take "whatever action necessary" to show Israel's determination to defend itself.
October 7 massacre was retaliation for Soleimani killing, Iran says - report
Hamas denied Iran's statement, saying: "The reasons for the operation of the Flood of al-Aqsa, and foremost are the dangers that threaten al-Aqsa Mosque."
