Syrian Civil War
Syria, Iraq stir hope despite memories of war with resumption of Shiite pilgrimages- analysis
The prospect of renewed activity has also revived concerns among Syrians who remember the involvement of Iran-backed armed groups in the country's civil war.
Syrian, Jordanian military chiefs discuss defense cooperation to counter border security threats
Why does Trump wants Israel to withdraw from Syria, and what does it mean for the IDF? - analysis
Syrian FM visits Beirut after Trump suggests Damascus should fight Hezbollah
ISIS could regain control of Syria within a year, Pentagon reports
A US troop withdrawal could allow a nearly defeated ISIS to regain control of their lost territory in Syria, a draft report claims.
Stabilize Syria in 2019
More than half a million people have lost their lives in Syria since 2011. More than 5.5 million have fled their homes as refugees, and another 6.2 million people are displaced within their country.
Ankara’s invasion of Syria creates occupying power, says Bundestag report
The German Bundestag research committee wrote that Turkey’s government did not respond to a request for information about “the security objectives of Turkey."
UAE re-opens Damascus embassy in another win for Assad's Syria
Damascus has a long way to go, but it appears to be winning one round after another.
Israelis, Arabs and Kurds discuss a Middle East confederation in Jerusalem
“Israel should not be afraid of a confederation of Iraq and Syria as a counterweight to a more assertive Turkey and Iran.”
US report: Iran provoking and threatening the US in Syria and Iraq
Defense Department Inspector General presents sobering report on Iran's influence and unclear US policy to confront Iran's role in Iraq and Syria.
Russia's sole aircraft carrier damaged after crane crashes into it
Touted as a symbol of power by Moscow, the 'Admiral Kuznetsov' had been deployed to the Mediterranean to take part in the Syrian conflict.
Russia: Israeli military action in Syria increases regional tensions
Israel has insisted that it notified Moscow of its movements and has blamed Syria for the downed plane.
Senior official: Israel has attacked Syria since Russian spy plane downed
Syria downed the Russian plane after an Israeli attack on an Iranian target.
Russian General: Syrian side of Quneitra crossing ready to be opened
The announcement comes less than a week after Israel's Defense Minister said Israel was ready to open its side of the crossing.
