What Happened Over the Weekend
Biden defends US airstrike on Iranian-backed militia, the Foreign Ministry demands an end to “US aggression,” and Syrian Negotiations Committee calls on the EU. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Biden defends US airstrike on Iranian-backed militia, the Foreign Ministry demands an end to “US aggression,” and Syrian Negotiations Committee calls on the EU. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Iran and Syria hope to increase the exchange of professors and students, writes SANA.
The Syrian Observer sat down for an interview with the former US ambassador in Damascus Robert Ford to discuss his opinion on the new US administration’s role in Syria.
Iran is seeking to expand its influence over regime-controlled areas, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
Syrian opposition figures have proposed to Russia the formation of a joint military council, reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
The UN’s dream for political transition in Syria has turned into a nightmare, writes Burhan Ghalyoun for Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Russia’s special envoy for Syria has conducted a secret meeting with Assad and “guarantors” of the Astana process, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
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Iran claims has claimed that the new EU sanctions imposed on Faisal Mikdad, ‘block the path to peace’ reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed..
Mohammad Reza Naqdi has confirmed that the number of Iranian fighters killed was suppressed and that the Syrian regime is to blame for Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian militias reports Alsouria Net.
Following recent statements, it is thought that Mazloum Abdi could leave the PKK and that foreign fighters could withdraw from eastern Syria writes Alsouria Net.
The Iranian president reiterated his country’s support as a new Syrian ambassador to Tehran was sworn in
The Syrian presidential election is due to take place next year, but the issue of who will run and how refugees will be able to vote has become a contentious issue writes Al-Modon.
Parties involved in the Syria crisis are making diplomatic efforts to secure political gains, before the Biden administration take control in Washington writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad has met with Hassan Rouhani and discussed challenges that the two countries face and means of strengthening their relationship writes SANA.
Faisal Mikdad has taken his first trip abroad as Foreign Minister to Iran where he met with his counterpart and discussed issues related to Syria and enhancing cooperation writes Al-Masdar.
As the latest round of talks in Geneva get underway, the UN Special Envoy for Syria has called for progress to be made during this session reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Following the assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in Tehran, the newly appointed Foreign Minister has reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to Iran and the challenges it faces writes SANA.
The State Department has confirmed that it will continue to work with Israel to face Iranian threats emanating from Syria’s southern border reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Following recent Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed eight, Iran has said that the days of Israel “hit and run” attacks were over and advised caution on their part writes Al-Masdar.
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