ISIS Takes Place of HTS in Al-Qadam South of Damascus
Souriatna (opposition website)
March 29, 2018
In a surprise attack, the jihadist group surrounded regime forces, killing scores, Souriatna reports
In a surprise attack, the jihadist group surrounded regime forces, killing scores, Souriatna reports
The new party has been met with much scepticism, with accusations of a cosmetic change implemented by Washington, Geroun reports
Pro-government Al-Watan looks ahead at the political process with the Eastern Ghouta operation coming to a close
Al-Rai looks at the possible reasons behind the Russian president’s favoritism of Suhail al-Hassan
The use of new military technology in Syria’s south is being seen as a warning to opposition factions there, according to Alsouria Net
Strategically placed on the Iraqi border, Iran is eyeing ways to obtain as much property as it can in the eastern province, according to Ayn al-Madina
Writing in Al-Watan, Anas Wahib al-Kurdi details the options Turkey now faces to realize its vision in northern Syria
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
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
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
