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Syria Will Not Allow Its Allies to Fall

Frustration with Russia and Iran is growing in Syria, with many unhappy about the way that the country is viewed writes Al-Watan.

What Happened Over the Weekend

A Syrian Facebook, Russian reticence about an Idleb assault, a halt to the registration of refugees in Germany and Syrians arrested in Lebanon. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Three Reasons Behind the Assad Regime’s Crisis

The Assad regime is facing an increasingly tough situation as the country and its internal politics are pulled apart by Russia and Iran writes Hurriya Press.

Instagram Bans the Syrian Presidency

The social media site Instagram has closed the account belonging to the Syrian presidency, as well as a number of accounts owned by Iranians reports Al-Modon.

Assad Regime and Syrian Opposition Swap Prisoners

Days before the start of the latest round of talks in Astana, the regime and the Syrian opposition have taken part in a prisoner swap, releasing nine prisoners from each side reports Anadolu News Agency.

US Tightens the Economic Noose on Assad Regime

The US is limiting the flow of dollars in and out of Syria and trying to dissuade other countries from providing fuel, in an attempt to put pressure on the Assad regime reports Zaman Al Wasl.

Assassinations Rock Southern Syria

Despite a Russian-mediated deal with the opposition, assassination have been on the rise, reflecting the power struggle between Iran and Russia writes Asharq al-Awsat.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Syrian denial of Russian Iranian conflicts, Syrian delegation visits Crimea, civilians killed in Idleb, ISIS attacks in Homs and Iranian control over Aleppo airport. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.