It is expected that the city on the Syrian-Iraqi border will host a large battle between ISIS and regime forces in the coming days, Sada al-Sham writes
Competition for control of strategic and business sectors are fostering dangerous tensions between the two countries, according to Alsouria Net
Washington correspondent Hussain Abdul Hussain explains why America viewed the Assad regime as a valuable partner in the past, and why that has changed
The Syrian government voices support for the Iran nuclear deal
Zaman al-Wasl reports that European officials are pursuing normalization with Assad through the diplomatic and security fields
Fragmented visions on rebuilding Syria have created uncertainty around the roles foreign countries will play in the coming stage, writes Ibrahim Hamidi
The NDF paramilitary group is witnessing internal strife after thousands of its members urged to be reassigned due to salary issues, Alsouria Net writes
Syrian president says military victories by the Syrian army have resulted in a drop in state backing for terrorism, official media reports
Writing for the Saudi-owned outlet, Hamidi says the Russian-led cease-fire plan will fail if not followed by political efforts aimed at unity instead of division
U.K.’s Independent and Daily Mail among newspapers to report on comments by analyst claiming rocket factory mirrors sites inside Iran, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Delegates meet in Iranian capital to formulate an agenda for upcoming round of peace talks later this month, state media reports
SANA reports on swearing in ceremony for Iranian leader’s second presidential term in the capital Tehran
Iran’s parliament speaker Hossein Abdollahian meets with Syria’s top diplomat ahead of his visit to Lebanon
With news of an agreement between big powers for a a safe zone in the south, the opposition is becoming aware that decisions on Syria’s future are increasingly out of their control, Ali Ayed writes
President tells Iranian envoy that government forces and allies are fighting against terror groups for the benefit of Syria and its people, state media reports
Top diplomats meet following negotiations between Syrian government and the opposition in Switzerland and Kazakhstan, government media reports
Assad’s failure to secure the areas he retakes will be the opposition’s last hope in gaining public support, a former media executive writes for Saudi-owned newspaper
The Syrian government is making significant economic concessions to Russia, which will have long-term damaging effects on the Syrian economy, Enab Baladi 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
Claims follow allegations by Washington the Assad regime may be planning a new chemical attack inside Syria, opposition outlet reports
