Kremlin has attempted to discredit Zaman al-Wasl’s claims that Iranian experts are working on developing long-range missiles near Assad’s coastal stronghold
Government media reports U.S.-led forces struck residential areas amid coalition campaign to expel ISIS from the eastern province
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
Russian foreign minister says main parameters have been agreed on as Moscow leads negotiations around proposed safe zones
U.N. reported last month that coalition airstrikes on Raqqa had led to a ‘staggering loss of life,’ as rights groups slam U.S.-led force for violations
As international focus shifts to Deir-ez-Zor, ISIS is attempting to strengthen its defenses in the eastern province in anticipation of the next big clash, Enab Baladi writes
Anti-ISIS alliance warplanes targeted civilian homes on the western bank of the Euphrates, government media reports
Western-backed forces accused of shelling civilian neighborhoods as the fight for the heart of the ‘caliphate’ continues, Souriatna writes
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
Veteran opposition figure Michel Kilo asks if the cooperation between the U.S. and Russia on the de-escalation zones proposal is a step forward, or just hot air
A pro-regime columnist says that Syria will be a test to know if Trump can face the American deep state and succeed in normalizing relations with Russia
Local sources confirm coalition bombing on the village south of Al-Shaddadah city, government media reports
Writing for regime mouthpiece Al-Watan, Maysoun Youssef claims that U.S.-backed groups attempted to blame the Syrian government for its own use of chlorine gas in Ain Termeh
Rebel spokesman confirms strikes which hit the village of Al-Qahef northeast of Suweida city, opposition website reports
Observers warn of possible inflation after regime injects 10 billion Syrian pounds of the new denomination, Qatari-owned newspaper reports
Writing for loyalist Al-Watan, Siyah Azzam says the U.S is conspiring with its allies and terror groups in Syria to dismantle the state and depose Assad
Russian official warns of imminent U.S. ground invasion after sources report the handing over of an air base to American forces, loyalist website writes
The Sunni businessman and Lebanese politician was crucial to providing economic support to the Assad regime, from national projects to the funding of loyalist militias, Iqtissad writes
Ministry source says White House claims are both an excuse to launch a new attack on Syria and a diversion from the U.S.-led coalition’s violations
Claims follow allegations by Washington the Assad regime may be planning a new chemical attack inside Syria, opposition outlet reports
