Iran: No Long-Term Presence in Syria
Al-Hal (opposition website)
November 5, 2018
Iran is seeking to dispel rumours about tensions with Russia over its presence on Syrian soil, Al-Hal writes
Iran is seeking to dispel rumours about tensions with Russia over its presence on Syrian soil, Al-Hal writes
Some of the commissioned and non-commissioned officers who have been arrested have served for up to 30 years in the army writes Alsouria.
Many of the residents of southern Syria have been pressured to join the ranks of the regime writes Alsouria.
Lebanon’s efforts to send refugees back to Syria has angered other Arab states and Western countries, who want the country to adopt a policy of isolation reports Al-Modon.
The refugees left Lebanon and returned to Syria, after being promised safe passage and immunity from prosecution by the regime reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Iran’s relationship with Syria has pushed the country down a particular path, but it is still possible to change course writes Al-Arabiya.
Accusations have been made on all sides after a Russian plane was shot down by Assad’s forces, killing 15 Russian soldiers writes Asharq al-Awsat.
The targeted plane was reportedly carrying weapons that were to be delivered to pro-regime forces and units from the Revolutionary Guard writes Zaman Al Wasl.
The priest, who has now fled Syria, recalled how he was held in solitary confinement and tortured writes Zaman Al Wasl.
The former Secretary of State has written that Assad was willing to enter into peace talks with the Israelis, if it meant the return of the Golan Heights reports Anadolu News Agency.
The recent attack on the Mezzeh military airbase reveals the interplay between nations and their influence in the region writes Al-Hayat.
The commander was reportedly killed when the car that was carrying him and three others exploded in the eastern Suweida desert reports Alsouria Net.
The US State Department has denied reports that American officials met with the regime to discuss an Iranian withdrawal and chemical weapons writes Syria TV.
Iran is going to great lengths to restore and preserve Shia religious sites in Old Damascus, as part of its plan to spread Iranian influence writes Al-Hal
Russia and Iran are locked in a struggle for influence and cultural superiority in Syria writes Sada al-Sham
While some Syrian refugees in Lebanon have made the return journey, many fear reprisals from the regime writes Zaman Al Wasl
Lebanese officials and the security services have been pressuring Syrian refugees to return to their homes in Syria writes Zaman Al Wasl
While the Russian ambassador to Israel stressed that Iranian forces would not be positioned on the border with the Golan Heights, forcing a them to leave Syria was not possible writes Alsouria
The hopes that the uprising sowed have been betrayed by the treachery of people both in and outside the country writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
Lebanon has followed a dissociation policy with Syria since 2012, but as the war winds down, relations are changing writes Asharq al-Awsat
