The opposition failed, while Jaafari’s arrogance and lack of respect foiled Moscow’s desire to provide a domesticated opposition that can persuade the Syrian people it would deliver their salvation
US ambassador to the UN Samantha Power talks to Asharq Al-Awsat about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria and the UN’s inability to address the crisis
Lebanese Druze leader claims thousands of Iranian Revolutionary Guards have arrived in Syria’s south
Syrian army general humiliated the people of Suweida, depriving them of oil and electricity, with a policy of collective punishment to terrorise the population into subservience
Syria welcomes framework agreement between Iran and the P5 1 on Iranian nuclear aspirations
Residents of Barzeh celebrate the opposition victories in the north and south of the country, considering it a sign of things to come
Mislit calls for no-fly zone over Idleb city after warning of pro-regime reprisals
President Bashar al-Assad did an interview with the U.S. CBS News. Following is the full text, as was published by SANA
Is it all a daydream – or a nightmare – when I call for the withdrawal of foreign militias, the end to shelling, the punishment of the guilty, the return of refugees and displaced people to their homes, and an effective Arab role to stop the machine of death?
“The dollar exchange rate has doubled five times since 2011…The regime does not foresee or recognize its economic collapse because it will take place before its military collapse”
Since they are not allowed to set up their own checkpoints except in a few areas, foreign fighters stand beside the regime’s soldiers as they stop the buses to take some of the passengers
Damascus calls for dialogue between Yemeni parties after Saudi-led assault strikes capital of Sanaa
Around 75 pro-Assad fighters killed in clashes with rebel groups as Southern Front takes control of large swathes of the historical town
After 15 years in power, as the wind blows against President Assad, the strongest leaves on his tree begin to fall one by one
Pro-regime media denies injury of Iranian officers in explosion near al-Muhafaza neighborhood in Aleppo
Former Coalition president claims John Kerry’s recent remarks ignore US policy in the region, as well as the American values of human rights and democracy
Presidential advisor claims that a recent change in governments’ stance towards the Assad regime is nothing but a media ploy
Commander of key rebel group pays tribute to those who have made great sacrifices in the name of the revolution
Syrian president says support provided by friendly countries has helped boost steadfastness of Syrian people
The Israelis are trying to plunge Iran into a Syrian and Iraqi sea of blood, to overwhelm it as Afghanistan did to the former Soviet Union – without costing Israel a single dollar or soldier
