Dozens of armed rebel groups rally behind Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut diplomatic ties with Iran following execution of Shiite cleric
The US retreat from the Middle East, Russian expansionism in the region, and an increase in Tehran’s influence in Syria and the region has led the pro-Assad camp to dominate the Syrian file as we witness a decline of other influential regional and international players from the scene
“Hezbollah finds itself in an awkward position as its militia is unable to launch a wide response against Israel for fear of its response, which may result in more human losses in Hezbollah ranks, especially since a third of its fighters have perished in Syria”
“The presence of Assad in Damascus is necessary and when the duty arises, we will receive him in Iran.” says Velayati
Foreign policy advisor to Iran’s supreme leader says Assad’s fate can only be decided by the Syrian people
Opposition representatives iron out kinks ahead of meetings in the Saudi capital, as sources report on the Assad regime’s reservations towards the results of the recent Vienna meetings
Main political opposition warns the situation on the ground may deteriorate in favor of regime forces if friendly forces fail to support Syrian rebels
Russian-supported Fourth Legion force will likely replace the NDF as the Assad regime moves to disband the Iranian-backed militia, sources claim
“What we want from our friends is either to provide a safe environment, or enable the Free Syrian Army to provide it,” says Coalition president
High-ranking Iranian officials pledge continued support for Syria’s fight against terrorism on deputy FM’s visit to Tehran
Agriculture and Water Resources chairman heads Syrian delegation to Asian Parliamentary Assembly meetings hosted in Iranian capital
As the Syrian regime embraces the “Russian protection”, it finally becomes ready to engage in arbitration and partnership without the fear of being forced to divide its power
Moscow and Tehran are about to approach a crossroad in their Syria policies, for both have different priorities that will be hard to reconcile
Western leaders make a show of empathy by talking about “the sufferings of the Syrian people”
President Assad praises Tehran and Moscow’s efforts to solve the Syrian crisis during meeting with Iranian Shura Council representative
General Hamedani killed by ISIS militants while undertaking advisory role in the countryside of Aleppo, Syria’s information minister confirms
Delegations call on Russia to open safe humanitarian corridors, a decision that would have a “very positive impact on Syrians and enhance the stature and credibility of Russia vis-a-vis the Syrian people”
“It is expected those who work for Iran [in Syria] will likely invest in the Syrian real estate and urban renewal sectors after the nuclear agreement is finalized and the freezing of Iranian assets is lifted”
It is quite interesting that Washington is still blabbering that “there is no place for Assad in a future Syria”
American suspicions increased after the Russians submitted hundreds of requests, to several countries, to gain permission for their military jets to cross the latter’s airspace to reach Syria, and assemble there
