Moscow contradicted Assad’s pledges to retake the northern Syrian rebel stronghold by force, saying there “can be no question of an operation, of a major assault on Idlib” writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
While the Russian ambassador to Israel stressed that Iranian forces would not be positioned on the border with the Golan Heights, forcing a them to leave Syria was not possible writes Alsouria
Ali Akbar Velayati is not right to say that, if not for Iran, Syria would have fallen writes Al-Watan
The agreement made between the interested parties, has ensured that no-one is losing out during the government’s assault on Darra, apart from the opposition factions writes Al-Hayat
The agreements includes the exchange of scientists and students studying for Masters and PhDs writes SANA
A plethora of foreign powers have staked an interest in the Syrian conflict and the shape of their influence in the country’s future is starting to become clearer writes Asharq al-Awsat
A large numbers of troops and armored vehicles have been seen moving south in preparation for an assault on Daraa reports Zaman Al Wasl
It is hoped that both countries will benefit from joint projects, bolstering their economies writes SANA
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The Iranians will not be taking part in the upcoming assault on Daraa writes Asharq al-Awsat
The Syrian regime has allocated six billion pounds, but many say that it is not enough writes Souriatna
Half of the people in the northern rebel province of Idleb have already fled from other parts of Syria reports Al-Araby
The decision by the US to withdraw from the Iran deal, has increased mistrust in Washington reports The Syria Times
Russia was content to act as a bystander, Alsouria Net writes
Rebels warned civilians to stay in their homes, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Souriatna explores the growing rise of the Shiite sect among the most vulnerable civilians in eastern Syria
The passports are being issued thanks to the invervention of Maher al-Assad, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Writing in Al-Watan, Anas Wahib al-Kurdi details the options Turkey now faces to realize its vision in northern Syria
The militants fought in the Fatimioun militia, loyal to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, according to Anadolu
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
