Teishrin Dam Agreement Marks Rare U.S.-Brokered Consensus Between Ankara, Damascus, and Kurdish Forces
In recent days, the area around the Teishrin Dam has experienced a marked calm following months of deadly confrontations, North Press reports.
In recent days, the area around the Teishrin Dam has experienced a marked calm following months of deadly confrontations, North Press reports.
A senior U.S. official familiar with the matter told The Hill that there had been “significant internal debate within the administration” over whether to demand the closure of Russia’s military base in Syria
Echoing long-standing demands of the Syrian opposition, Asfari reiterated that the country’s recovery hinges on the establishment of a democratic state based on citizenship, separation of powers, and full political inclusion.
Economists warn that without U.S. action to ease sanctions, even the most generous aid pledges will fall short, North Press writes.
Samer Foz rose to prominence during the years of war and sanctions, becoming a central player in the regime’s shadow economy, Sawt al-Asima writes.
A comprehensive review of Syrian diplomatic missions abroad is currently underway, Syria TV writes.
Regarding the U.S. military presence in Syria, the State Department affirmed that no decision has been made about withdrawing American forces.
Foreign fighters are not viewed as political liabilities by jihadist leaders, but as ideological safeguards, Malek Hafez argues.
Faced with chronic fuel shortages and an international reluctance to sell oil to Syria, the Damascus administration appears to have turned to Moscow as a substitute for Iranian oil, al-Modon writes.
The accord was brokered with American and French support and overseen by prominent Kurdish figures, including Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces.
Putin’s message may serve to distance Moscow from accusations of supporting attempts by regime loyalists to reclaim power.
While recent reports claimed that Syria had signed a deal with Russia to import oil, a Syrian official denied any official agreement, clarifying that all imports are managed through open tenders, accessible to any eligible party.
On the issue of sanctions, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce reiterated that the Trump administration continues to observe the actions of Syria’s interim authorities across various fronts as it assesses its future policy.
Syria and its neighboring countries are grappling with the persistent threat posed by the so-called Islamic State
The U.S. administration has yet to finalize its Syria policy,
The first 100 days of this new governance offer critical insight into emerging dynamics, contradictions, and the formidable challenges Syria faces as it seeks to rebuild.
Putin’s message to President Sharaa underscores Russia’s intent to remain a central actor in Syria’s evolving political landscape, Syria TV writes.
The talks are influenced by fast-moving regional developments, pressuring all parties to act decisively in reuniting the country and initiating reconstruction before circumstances shift, al-Hurriya writes.
Kurdish political factions, including the Kurdish National Council (ENKS) and the Democratic Union Party (PYD), have reached a consensus on a joint political vision calling for a federal, decentralized system in Syria
According to Le Figaro, the Biden administration, through the mediation of Oman, proposed confidential discussions in Muscat aimed at resolving key issues, including the fate of missing American journalist Austin Tice
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