The fall of the Assad dynasty after 54 years in power, and the winding up of the Baath party, was a major setback for both Russia and Iran, which invested heavily in Bashar’s survival as he reeled from the local consequences of the Arab Spring.
Russia’s abandonment of the Assad regime to marshal more resources for the fight against Ukraine vividly illustrates that Putin is ready to sacrifice everything for total victory in the war. Although Putin tries to portray himself as a realist, he has become consumed with Ukraine, to the exclusion of almost all other foreign policy imperatives.
The past year brought thousands of deaths, regional conflict, indictments and accusations of ethnic cleansing and genocide. But Benjamin Netanyahu ends it having transformed his standing in Israel.
Syrian police have imposed an overnight curfew in the city of Homs, state media reported, after unrest there linked to demonstrations that residents said were led by members of the minority Alawite and Shi’ite Muslim religious communities.
Israel’s defense minister has confirmed that Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen
Iran's Simorgh missile is officially a Space Launch Vehicle (SLV), however, off the books, is that what it's intended purpose really is?
UNIFIL calls on IDF to withdraw from Lebanon • Security forces kill head of Hamas's security dept. • Mossad reveals details of pager attack • Israel still waiting for list of live hostages
Iran issues new warnings about Syria's future
Iran issues new warnings about Syria's future following criticism
Iran says Syria’s future unclear after foreign minister hits back
Last week, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmail Baghaei told reporters that claims that Syria owes Iran $50bn are “exaggerated”, but added that any existing debts will be transferred to the new leadership of the country based on the principle of state succession.
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Syria's new foreign minister tells Iran not to spread chaos in Syria
Amid an economic downturn and growing hardships for many Egyptians, Sisi has opted for a strategy reliant on fear - specifically, fear of Syria's fate - to deter dissent. Through strict security measures, he has suppressed protests, criminalised demonstrations and opened over 23 new prisons.
Despite international mediation efforts, Sudan's civil war has continued throughout 2024, deepening the humanitarian crisis.
Rebel forces in Syria are building a transitional government after toppling the regime of President Bashar Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.
What the Romans called “the new sun” has risen. The seed catalogs are arriving and while the wood stove’s fire struggles against the strengthening cold, a
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