Alsouria Net reports that Russian officers told their Syrian counterparts to expect no support if they escalate the situation in the south
The militants fought in the Fatimioun militia, loyal to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, according to Anadolu
A source tells Zaman al-Wasl that all Iran’s equipment has been moved out of the T-4 military base in the Badiya
The opposition forces in Syria’s south are planning an offensive to relieve some pressure on the Eastern Ghouta, Alsouria Net reports
Contrary to some reports, opposition forces in the Ghouta insist they will stay and defend the enclave, according to Alsouria Net
House prices and rents have registered an impressive rise in areas under government control, Al-Hayat reports
The facility is a strategic location to supply front-line troops and hide Russian and Iranian military experts, according to Zaman al-Wasl
SANA reports on talks over boosting Syrian-Iranian ties, after a period of tension between the two countries over reconstruction deals
American commentator tells pro-Damascus e-newspaper that Syria and Russia can still pursue Nusra despite Resolution 2401
Moscow’s actions in the Ghouta – military and political – should be seen as a strengthening of its position independent of the fate of Assad, Enab Baladi writes
Damascus appears to be leaning on Moscow – instead of Tehran – for major support in the recovery process, Alsouria Net writes
Local doctors have reported that some people were admitted to hospital exhibiting symptoms of exposure to chemical weapons
Deputy foreign minister tells BBC that Iran is in Syria to combat terrorists at the invitation of Damascus, Asharq al-Awsat reports
Both the Assad regime and its foes in the region could be banking on Cairo to facilitate the right conditions for a profitable reconstruction, Enab Baladi writes
‘Aid to the people of Ghouta’ inscribed on rounds fired at government forces and allied militias in the southern region
Top official slams foreign military campaigns on Syrian soil during opening of Middle East forum in Moscow, SANA reports
Kurdish group says European-born men died fighting in Afrin and Deir-ez-Zor, Alsouria Net reports
Rumors spread around death of top regime figure, U.S. calls for nations to hold Assad to account, and car crash kills top intelligence chief
Possible new confrontation in eastern Syria as American and Kurdish forces look to ward off Iranian-backed militias
Washington’s U.N. ambassador issues warning on Iran and Hezbollah over their role in the Syrian conflict
