At some point, I was optimistic that all fighting parties would work seriously to reach a political solution, but the recent massacre in Douma killed my optimism
Syria’s information minister dismisses rumors of a so-called Saudi-Syrian meeting regarding bilateral security and political issues
100 people were killed on Sunday in an air strike by the Syrian military on a market in the rebel-held district of Douma, 15 km northeast of Damascus
The difference between Moscow and the Syrian opposition has become vulnerable to a change in the past few months due to three factors: changes on the ground in Syria, a shift in regional and international attitudes towards the crisis, and the opposition’s favorable position towards terrorism
Regional crises should be solved by political means, Zarif tells reporters at Moscow press conference
Moscow has been able to engineer a new language for the Security Council regarding Syrian affairs, and it has succeeded – largely because the United States has allowed it to succeed
KNC still remains popular among a larger Syrian Kurdish community who cannot express their opinion while living under PYD repression, says Aliko
Iran’s experience in ‘war media’ advantageous in joint fight against radicalization, says minister Zoubi
SNC rejects Russian initiative to form new international coalition, that includes the Syrian army and President Bashar al-Assad, to confront terrorism and ISIS, says Khoja
Iranian FM and Syrian president urge regional and international states to recognize a ‘metastasizing’ terror threat during a high-level visit to Damascus
“Many observers believe that the shifts we are now witnessing will not be like what preceded them, and we may see a significant result if the ongoing negotiations between the active regional and international players goes well”
The British foreign secretary tells Asharq Al-Awsat his country’s military presence in the Gulf should be seen as part of a permanent commitment to the region’s security
Rebels group announces plans to resume second phase of shelling on Kefraya and Fua after negotiations for a truce in Zabadani reach a stalemate
Prisoners released by regime in exchange for the bodies of Iranian and Syrian officers
Russia’s deputy FM tells reporters Moscow will not abandon its position on Syria, stating that the Kremlin remains committed to all agreed upon initiatives to solve the crisis
Iranian officials pledge support for counter-terrorism initiatives on Syrian foreign minister’s high-level visit to Tehran
Iran will continue to defend and strongly support its allies, including Syria, in regards to the region’s latest developments, says Iranian FM
The UN envoy’s most important and practical suggestion to the Security Council was the establishment of an international contact group as a way to resume political talks in Syria
Critics claim detainees would be transferred from criminal courts to the Terrorism Court without any international oversight, stating the new laws aim to serve the interests of the pro-regime judiciary
Tehran is helping Assad cope with his manpower shortage by recruiting mercenaries in Lebanon, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Iraq
