Putin also encouraged Assad to open up to Turkey and drop the preconditions for normalizing relations between Damascus and Ankara, Syria TV says. Various international bodies have been closely monitoring Iranian actions since the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in late July. Iran has vowed …

The ongoing instability in Syria remains a significant concern for regional and international actors, as multiple reports highlight the persistent threat of the Islamic State (ISIS) and the complex geopolitical dynamics at play. According to a recent Wall Street Journal exclusive, U.S. forces are engaged in a covert campaign to …

On Wednesday, developments highlighted escalating tensions in Syria. U.S. troops and Iranian-backed armed groups exchanged attacks in the Deir-ez-Zor province, while President Biden renewed calls for the release of journalist Austin Tice, detained in Syria since 2012. Meanwhile, Syrian refugees in southern Lebanon face dire conditions amid the conflict between …