The Syrian regime has registered a huge increase in its customs revenues, mainly due to fines on smugglers, according to Nedaa Post.
While Russia praises the Kurds and asks them to dialogue with the regime, it prevents the flow of aid into Northeast Syria, according to North Press.
Joseph Daher is a researcher specializing in political economy. He wrote extensively on Syria and Lebanon, and most notably authored “Syria after the Uprisings, The Political Economy of State Resilience.” He is affiliated with the European University Institute and its Wartime and Postconflict in Syria program.
Ibrahim Hamidi explains that the military and economic situation are prolonging the status quo in Syria despite the Rome conference.
Ziad Ghosn speculates that the U.S. will not remove sanctions on the Syrian regime unless it gains something out of the bargaining.
The guarantor countries of the Astana peace process have reaffirmed their commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, independence, and unity, SANA writes.
Hazem Saghieh recalls in Asharq al-Awsat the story of Omar, who was detained in the infamous Sednaya prison, and how it ironically shielded him from disastrous outcomes.
The 16th round of Astana talks was just kicked off. Delegations will discuss cross-border aid, the security situation in Idleb, as well as the political solution to the Syrian crisis, SANA reports.
The Syrian president has called his Iranian counterpart to congratulate him on his election victory, SANA reports.
Three Iranian oil tankers, carrying crude oil to the Syrian regime were spotted by Tanker Trackers, according to Sowt al-Asima.
Children in Deir-ez-Zor are taking risky summer jobs to help their families make ends meet, according to SY-24.
The Syrian authorities have extended the tariffs exemption enjoyed by Iranian products, according to Athr Press.
The Syrian Information minister claims that media terrorism is one of the tools unsuccessfully used by enemy States to defeat Syria, according to The Syria Times.
The Syrian president welcomed the Iranian envoy, with whom he exchanged congratulations about their respective presidential elections, according to SANA.
The US State Department held a briefing with members of the US administration to discuss Blinken’s upcoming participation in the meeting on Syria, the Defeating ISIS ministerial meeting, and the G20.
Hezbollah’s number one man in Daraa was killed by unknown assailants after several attempts, according to Etihad Press.
Iranian-backed groups are taking advantage of underpaid children to complete construction works, according to North Press.
The commander of the military police in east Deir-ez-Zor has died due to COVID, few days after the death of the former director of the Sednaya prison, Zaman al-Wasl reports.
As a meeting about the Syrian conflict prepares in Rome, the Biden administration’s position towards Syria and Russia is still subject to debate, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Members of the US congress are criticizing the Biden administration for not imposing new sanctions on the Syrian regime, and even lifting those imposed on a prominent pro-Assad businessman, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
