Russian official warns of imminent U.S. ground invasion after sources report the handing over of an air base to American forces, loyalist website writes
The Sunni businessman and Lebanese politician was crucial to providing economic support to the Assad regime, from national projects to the funding of loyalist militias, Iqtissad writes
Syrian soldiers appear to corroborate officer’s comments that abuse is widespread and defections are common in the regime’s volunteer force, All4Syria writes
Despite the end of the battle for Aleppo, locals continue to fear for their safety amid lawlessness and violations by loyalist militias, Enab Baladi writes
Political opposition rejects current efforts to implement the Russian-proposed de-escalation zones, claiming the agreement works to consolidate areas of influence, Souriatna writes
Kurdish Democratic Union Party leader speaks with Saudi-owned outlet about the ongoing battle for the ISIS-held city, accusations of ethnic cleansing, and the Gulf crisis
Airstrikes by anti-ISIS coalition warplanes are latest in a series of bombings which have resulted in civilian deaths
Despite failed promises to form a liberated police force, Idleb’s administration has established a special forces to address security concerns which remain in the city
International coalition and SDF using heavy force in battle to retake the city from ISIS, despite statements by Amnesty and Human Rights Watch condemning possible violations
Ex-president of the Coalition announces he will be stepping down from the Saudi-backed body over disagreements on reform, Zaman al-Wasl reports
A dozen people from one family killed in strike on the southeastern countryside of the province, government outlet reports
Fifth round of talks will be held in the Kazakh capital July 4-5, Foreign Ministry confirms
Russia acknowledges failure of pro-Assad forces to advance on the ground resulting in the regime’s announcement of a two-day truce in the besieged southern city, Souriatna reports
Iran says operation was carried out with full knowledge of the Syrian government and was part of Tehran’s policy on destroying Wahhabi movements, SANA reports
New security measures will include limiting access of military convoys and requesting fighters to turn in their weapons if staying in the city, loyalist newspaper reports
Russian president says talks were held with Syrian counterpart prior to commencing combat operations in Syria, state media reports
Syrian and Russian airstrikes have destroyed most infrastructure and residential buildings in areas outside their control, according to opposition source
Amman closed the crossing in 2015 amid intensified clashes on the southern border between Syrian regime and opposition forces
French President Macron must convince Moscow of the benefits of a political solution if Paris hopes to have any luck in settling the Syrian crisis, Michel Abu Najm writes for Saudi-owned newspaper
Opposition media reports cousin-in-law of President Assad assaulted by fellow Syrians while awaiting results of asylum application
