Trump administration suspended backing for CIA-vetted rebels in July last year
Sadeq Sharafeddin is said to have been a close confidante of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Foreign Ministry labels move to set up Kurdish-led militia as a violation of international law, official media reports
Several Kurdish bodies are vying for a place at the negotiating table ahead of the National Dialogue Conference in Russia’s Sochi, Al-Modon writes
Fighting escalates after sides fail to reach a deal ensuring safe passage of ISIS fighters to the Iraqi border, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Although much has been done to ensure the return of displaced to the former ISIS stronghold, a lack of proper services still plagues the city, Raqqa Post reports
Head of Iranian national security says Tehran will continue to defend the people of the region despite its enemies’ attempts to isolate it
Russian and American plans for Syria are expected to involve greater Kurdish inclusion, YPG commander tells Asharq al-Awsat
At least five women raped by pro-government forces and Kurdish militias in recent weeks, local monitoring group reports
The U.S. blocked a U.N. resolution calling for the withdrawal of Washington’s recognition of the city as Israel’s capital
Syrian foreign minister speaks to lawmakers at a parliamentary session in the Syrian capital on Tuesday
The Carnegie Moscow director speaks with Al-Modon about what Russia wants to achieve from its time in Syria
Expecting the Assad regime to reciprocate the opposition’s compromises will not improve Syria’s chances at a peaceful and dignified future
Damascus-based center says coalition violations must be exposed if they are to be stopped, official media reports
Assad regime’s lead negotiator at Geneva says direct talks with opposition are currently not an option, official media reports
Foreign Ministry says world is turning a blind eye to coalition crimes after 23 people are killed in rural Deir-ez-Zor, SANA reports
The civilians fled fighting in the former ISIS stronghold in the oil-rich eastern province, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Assad’s top advisor calls out America’s Arab allies for condoning the relocation of the U.S. embassy, SANA reports
Foreign Ministry reacts to confirmation of move stating that America will be accountable for any dangerous repercussions, SANA writes
Rights group records 20 percent increase in deaths caused by Assad regime and Russian forces, Zaman al-Wasl writes
