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Syria’s Bashar al-Assad is in mortal danger
Two rebel groups are leading the push. One is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ), which emerged from al-Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate.
If Assad falls, Putin and the mullahs could be next
The lightning assault by Syrian rebels that has seen them seize control of Aleppo, Syria’s second city, is a classic case of ...
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Key City of Hama
The rebels have set their sights on an area where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.
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Syria gov’t forces battle opposition fighters near city of Hama
Fierce battles continue in the outskirts of Hama as Syrian opposition fighters advance after capturing much of Aleppo.
Iran is sending regional fighters to Syria. Can they save Assad again?
Fighters from Hezbollah and Iraq’s Shiite militias have deployed to Syria to support government forces, but it’s unclear if ...
Why the Syrian conflict is so important for Russia and Iran
Syria holds strategic importance for Moscow and Tehran, which have both bolstered Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime at ...
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Syria: Civilians at Risk Amid Renewed Hostilities
The outbreak of major hostilities in northern Syria beginning on November 27, 2024, raises concerns that civilians face a ...
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Will Lebanon's Hezbollah join the war in Syria?
As Iran-backed Iraqi factions head to Syria to back Assad's forces, Lebanon's Hezbollah has no plans to join them, for now.
Exclusive: Lebanon's Hezbollah aims to rebuild longer term despite Israeli blows, US intel says
Lebanon's Hezbollah has been significantly degraded militarily by Israel, but the Iran-backed group will likely try to ...
With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely
Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance ...
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Pro-govt troops repel attack in Syria's east
A human rights monitor said on Wednesday that pro-government forces repelled an attack by United States-backed fighters in ...
As Hegseth nomination circles the drain, Trump reportedly eyes DeSantis as a replacement to lead Pentagon
Trump eyes replacement for Hegseth, billionaire investor offered No.2 job at DOD, South Korean president pressured to resign, A-10 attacks in Syria ...