Iran Faces Challenges as it Tries to Invest in Syria
SOWT AL-ASIMA (Opposition website)
March 25, 2021
Iran has been left frustrated over its share of the Syrian “pie,” according to Sowt Al-Asima.
Iran has been left frustrated over its share of the Syrian “pie,” according to Sowt Al-Asima.
As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with political scientist Steven Heydemann to analyze the economic roots of the Syrian war and current crises.
Syrian prisoners arrested on terrorism charges have been subjected to torture in Lebanese prisons, according to Amnesty International, writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Foreign proxy powers Russia and Iran are competing over hydrocarbons left under regime control, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Israel targets Iranian aircraft carrying weapons south of Damascus, reports North Press.
As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with French diplomat Michel Duclos to discuss his experience of working in the country.
Syrian intelligence services have arrested 30 individuals during raids on Iranian militia members, writes Eye of Euphrates.
Hezbollah’s recent visit to Moscow may be in order to probe Russia’s allegiance to Assad, writes Iran Insider.
Iran is funding its real estate purchases in Syria with money from illegal smuggling, reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with historian Dr. Nadine Meouchy to discuss the past, present and future of the country.
An Iran-affiliated group of Afghani mercenaries has shaken up its positions in eastern Syria, according to Baladi News.
Suweida has witnessed a return of tension after a shooting involving a shepherd and his flock, according to North Press.
Syria has shot down several Israeli missiles targeting Damascus, reports the Syrian Network for Human Rights.
Tourism tycoon Saeb Nahas has been cleared of smuggling goods and violating import laws, reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Strengthening its military presence, Russia has established a new unit near Hassakeh, writes Anadolu News Agency.
Russia’s special envoy for Syria has conducted a secret meeting with Assad and “guarantors” of the Astana process, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
A state of security chaos persists in southern Syria, with the latest attack killing three at a checkpoint in Quneitra reports Alsouria Net.
At least five Syrian soldiers and 11 allied fighters were killed in Israeli air raids in eastern Syria, according to a Britain-based war monitor writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
It has been speculated that Israel will open a front with Iran in southern Syria, where they have been working to embed themselves report SY 24.
The deputy commander of the Quds Force has insisted that Iran does not interfere in foreign countries and has also spoken of Iran’s close ties with Hezbollah writes Al-Masdar.
