Syrian activists accuse Tehran of deliberately starting fire in UNESCO-listed site in an attempt to force out locals from around the Umayyad Mosque
“Progress” in Damascus’ position following its acceptance of a “political transition” with its talk of forming an “expanded government”, in contrast to the HNC’s rigidity in clinging to the formation of a “transitional body” as the starting point for a political transition
Missing Alawite dissident was a threat to the Assad regime due to his popularity and efforts to push forward a political solution, wife tells Zaman al-Wasl
Assad continues to target civilians, block humanitarian access, and refuse the release of detainees, says senior Republican senator
Iranian negotiators independently reach deal with commanders of major rebel alliance to secure the exit of 250 people from the towns of Kefraya and Fua
Truce between warring parties ends in practice while political opposition calls for suspension to the peace talks in Geneva
Moscow backs Damascus’ calls for a ‘national government’ at the Geneva talks as Russian media attempts to portray pro-regime figures as legitimate opposition
Tehran’s decision to send more troops in defense of Assad’s home town has coincided with an increase in Iranian casualties, including 23 soldiers this month alone
What is happening in northern Syria seems to lead one to say that the truce, if it has not collapsed, is at least on its last breaths
“Aleppo: The Rise and Fall of Syria’s Great Merchant City,” Philip Mansel, 238 pages, I.B. Tauris, London, 2016
Head of Iran’s cultural heritage organization says Tehran ready to assist in the conservation and restoration of Syria’s damaged and endangered historical icons
Twelve Hezbollah members were killed by the brutal attack launched by the Nusra Front, Syrian opposition and fighting factions
Assad continues his interview with Novosti and Sputnik. The interview is published here as appeared on SANA.
Speaker of Iran’s parliament stresses his country’s commitment to assisting Syria and Iraq in fighting regional and global terrorism
Before the implementation of the truce, Russia attacked opposition-held areas in the north and Aleppo and cut supply routes and arms and fighters’ corridor from Turkey
Syrian parliamentary speaker and PM declare country will maintain its unity, territorial integrity and identity
Sources claim Assad government may send deputy foreign minister Faisal Mikdad to replace the top diplomat at the intra-Syrian negotiations in Switzerland
Terrorism in Syria and Iraq is receiving direct support from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, France and the United Kingdom, Syrian President Bashar Assad told Sputnik and Novosti
Beijing announces Xie Xiaoyan as special envoy to support UN mediation efforts in Geneva
Syrian factions armed by the CIA are fighting Kurdish rebels in the country’s northern region, US officials and rebels confirm
