As tensions between Iran and the US increase, Deir ez-Zor is bracing itself as a possible arena for a confrontation between the two sides writes Arabi 21.
Following the death of Qassem Soleimani, both sides have been quick to comment on how this will affect Syria and their cause.
The Chairman of the National Security Bureau attended the funeral of Qassem Soleimani on behalf of President Bashar al-Assad reports SANA.
The weekend’s events were dominated by the recent assassination of the Iranian military commander of the al-Quds forces, Qassem Soleimani. Catch up on everything that happened.
Following the killing of Qassim Soleimani, Iraqi authorities are now questioning the crew of the civilian plane which carried Soleimani writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Following the assassination of Qasem Soleimani, Iran has promised a response that will shake the US presence in the Middle East reports Al-Watan.
Recent events in Iraq have revealed the weakness of the American position in the Middle East and their desperate attempts to strengthen their hand writes Al-Watan.
President Erdogan has warned about the growing number of refugees arriving on Turkey’s border with Syria as they flee regime bombardment writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Russia moves to prevent Hezbollah drug trade, 90 regime fighters die in Idleb, call for action to prevent a humanitarian crisis and US strikes against Iran-backed groups. Catch up on everything that happened over the holidays.
Israeli missiles fired from inside Israel, targetted Iranian and Syrian military positions near Damascus reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
An image of a crying women has led to an outpouring on social media and renewed calls for the international community to take action over Idleb reports Al-Modon.
Civilians in Idleb flee to the Turkish border, Russia and China uses their veto at UN, Christmas celebrated in Aleppo and Syrian regime push advance. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act will block companies and individuals from taking part in the reconstruction and profiting from the deaths of innocent Syrians.
The Islamic State has stepped up its attacks, particularly around the oil rich areas in the province of Homs reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Opposition and Islamist factions in the National Front have said that they see no other option but to fight the regime and its allies on the battlefield reports Al-Modon.
The Islamic State have launched attacks in Deir ez-Zor, killing fighters from Assad’s forces and members of the National Defense militia reports Deir Ezzor 24.
To the delight of the Americans for a Free Syria, the US Senate has passed the Caesar Syrian Civilian Protection Act, which puts sanctions on perpetrators or financiers of the regime’s atrocities.
The Fatemiyoun Brigade has bolstered its presence in the Syrian desert after being hit by a number of Islamic State ambush attacks reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Kuwaiti businessmen are stepping into the Syrian economy, setting up construction and real estate companies in regime held areas writes Zaman Al Wasl.
President Bashar al-Assad has hailed the diplomatic efforts of China and the “Belt and Road Initiative” writes SANA.
