The Assad regime’s recent setbacks did not only push its “allies” to act to defend its interests in strategic areas, but also pushed its “enemies” to move to save it – or the rest of it – preventing its fall in the remaining Syrian geography
Assuming a collapse of the Assad regime is inevitable, how can a victory of the armed opposition forces be the first step in building a free unified Syria, for all Syrians?
Video footage shows Pakistani militias raiding civilian homes as they fight alongside regime forces in Aleppo
High-ranking Alawite officers are sent to the front lines to die as growing Iranian influence in Syria allows Tehran to call the shots
Hezbollah’s war in Syria is an Iranian war, and a lost cause too
What new developments have led some to conclude the Syrian crisis is on its way to a solution?
Syrian president meets with Iranian officials to discuss strategic relationship amid growing regional tensions
Army of Islam commander speaks with al-Souria Net on Iran’s growing influence inside the regime, plans for the reconstruction phase following Assad’s fall, and accusations about the groups human rights abuses
Damascus calls for strategic map to further develop Syrian-Iranian relations and meet the local market’s needs
Communities traditionally loyal to the Assad regime are reconsidering their support, as many Syrians see a serious decline of the regime’s popularity in its areas of influence
UN envoy voices understanding of Coalition’s commitment towards a political solution based on Geneva I statement
Coordination Committee of Muhajireen claims Damascus experiences are indications of “Iranian occupation” with some neighborhoods converted into “Shiite settlements”
Boroujerdi affirms “no limits” to Tehran’s cooperation with Damascus and its rendering of support, as “the front of resistance is one unified entity”
Iranian official claims ‘fraternal’ relationship between the people of Syria and Iran is too strong to be affected by those who attempt to conspire against it
Opposition groups issue statement refusing attendance at the UN-backed Geneva consultations on moral grounds
Syrian and Iranian officials consider plans to continue cooperation and coordination on all levels and in all fields
British Telegraph newspaper claims the recent hospitalization and arrest of a number of senior regime figures was due to their participation in a foiled coup attempt
“Qalamoun will be a test for the region, as a battle for Qalamoun is widely considered a turning point that will determine the control for Damascus and the fate of the Assad regime”
The besieging of Damascus to establish ‘safe zones’ will prevent extremist groups from capitalising on a power vacuum in the city if Assad falls, Coalition president says
A new report claims the Syrian economic collapse is one of several indicators of the decline of the Assad regime as it struggles to retain unity and power
