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America’s Recipe for a New Investment in Terrorism

The Trump administrations policies in Syria and across the region will not succeed, and are simply a cover to sell more arms writes The Syria Times

What Happened Over the Weekend

Continued airstrikes in northwestern Syria, Turkey criticizes Russian inaction, Turkish council bans refugees from beach and Syrian journalists call for an end to sanctions. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Ammunition Depot Explosion Rocks Syrian Capital

An ammunition depot located in a military zone in Mashrou Dummar, a western suburb of the Syrian capital exploded on Saturday reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.

Mhardeh: Russia Protects Us, Not the Regime

The residents of Mhardeh have found themselves between the regime and opposition fighters, but they are looking to Russia to protect them reports Al-Modon.

Sheikh Mahmoud al-Hout Returns to Aleppo

Sheikh Mahmoud al-Hout, who had been a prominent imam, left Aleppo for Egypt when opposition groups moved into the area writes Al-Modon.

Russia Redeploys Regime Militias

Reinforcments from the Fifth Corps have been sent to various areas in the Lattakia countryside following heavy losses in clashes reports Al-Modon.

Assad Regime Puts Damascus International Airport up for Sale

Damascus International Airport has reportedly been offered to Russian investors, an investment would include upgrading the passenger facilities, air conditioning, lighting and other aspects writes Al-Ayyam Al-Souriya.

Conflict Over Syrian Ports Between Russia and Iran

A planned takeover of the Banyas port by Iran, has stoked concern and competition with Russia, who see the growing Iranian influence as a problem writes Ayyam al-Suria.

SDF Avoid a Crisis With the al-Baggara Tribe

The Syrian Democratic Forces have been forced to act quickly after events escalated and members of the al-Baggara tribe declared a rebellion writes Al-Modon.

Hariri: Russia Studying Alternative Options in Syria

In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, the head of the Syrian Negotiations Commission said that Russia is focused on finding an alternative solution in Syria.

Why Do Syrians Celebrate When Israel Bombs Their Land?

Syrians living in opposition held areas have taken to celebrating Israeli strikes against regime targets, just as regime supporters celebrate strikes on civilian areas in Idleb writes Ana Insan.

New US Strategy in Syria to Pressure Russia, Face Iran

The United States has developed a new strategy that aims to curb the influence of Iran in Syria, but makes little mention of political resolutions to the crisis writes Asharq al-Awsat.

Does the Regime Need the Idleb Battle?

While the regime pushes forward with its assault on Idleb and the Hama countryside, appetite among young men to go and fight is waning writes Al-Modon.