There is now an absence of an effective Arab axis, capable of countering Iranian ambitions that exploit sectarian divides, along with the Israeli ambition to fragment and burn the region
The Middle East has witnessed a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent months, including visits by various leaders from around the world to the region’s capitals
Operation comes after Nusra and other factions took control of large areas in provinces connecting Damascus, Jordan, and the Golan Heights
Rebels call for general mobilization to confront pro-Assad offensive on Daraa
The US administration can – if it wanted – work to remove the factors responsible for the creation of ISIS in order to prevent the strengthening of it and similar organizations
Move by Turkish military considered an ‘intentional violation of the sanctity of Syrian territory and national sovereignty’
“We are facing an occupation that does not only target our land, but also countries located beyond our territory. Our defeat here today will be theirs tomorrow”
The Southern Front foils pro-regime attack, recapturing four hills north of Daraa
President of Syrian Coalition Khaled Khoja interviewed on UN Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura’s “action plan” to freeze fighting in Aleppo
Rebel sources claim pro-regime forces face biggest loss of life since the start of the Syrian revolution
“Washington is indifferent to what is happening in Syria because its priority is to achieve its objectives with Iran”
FSA claims a patrol has located a number of bodies belonging to Iranian soldiers of the IRG
Syria’s Muslim Brotherhood leader warns of ISIS, Iran, calls for alliance with Gulf states
Following successive defeats, Iran’s Qassem Soleimani set to command regime force into battle in southern Syria
Establishment of Shiite schools managed with help from Hezbollah militias and Iranian religious figures, activist says
Shiite town bombarded in rebel rocket attack in attempt to disrupt regime-supply lines
Syrian National Coalition president says opposition is fighting Iran, not Assad
The clinching argument for the cynical pirouette is that a deal with Russia might give some of Assad’s opponents a share of power in Damascus
What is needed now in Syria is a semi-miracle to end corruption and fragmentation, whilst pushing for an internationally-backed political solution
Syrian opposition tries to exchange captive Iranian with Syrian female detainees
