Syria’s Delicate Dance on the Edge of an Iranian Abyss
AL-THAWRA
March 6, 2026
The core of Syria’s dilemma is its unavoidable geopolitical alignment, Ghassan Al-Mufleh argues in Al-Thawra.
The core of Syria’s dilemma is its unavoidable geopolitical alignment, Ghassan Al-Mufleh argues in Al-Thawra.
The General Court of the European Union has dismissed an appeal lodged by Syrian businessman Issam Anbouba against the Council of the European Union, Syria TV writes.
Political researcher Abdullah al-Kheir argued that the United States has adopted a firm position against political decentralisation or federalism in Syria, asserting that Barak’s comments reflect a strategic orientation rather than a personal view.
True reconstruction requires a stable and secure domestic environment, a legislative framework attractive to foreign investors, modern banking regulations, robust anti-corruption measures, and equitable implementation of national projects, Faisal Alloush argues in Ultra Syria.
Shamsi, born in 1977, is a seasoned journalist and the founder and president of the Smart Media and Management Foundation.
Between 9 December 2024 and 20 May 2025, Syria recorded an estimated 269,000 births and 55,400 deaths, according to United Nations data
Sima Abed Rabbo is a prominent Syrian policy expert and civil society advocate, Ultra Syria writes.
Gulf sources cited by KAN said that the United Arab Emirates has been actively mediating between Syria and Israel, with Saudi Arabia’s knowledge. But Damascus minimizes the level of diplomatic contacts.
According to the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the agreement was signed during a high-level ceremony in Damascus.
Despite official denials, Israeli and international media outlets continue to speculate about the existence of a quiet negotiation track between Syria and Israel, Shaam writes.
President Sharaa met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Austria have reportedly drafted a joint memorandum calling for the lifting of restrictions on the Central Bank of Syria and other financial institutions, Enab Baladi says,
In a nationally televised address, Sharaa described the recent lifting of international sanctions as a “historic turning point.
Haaretz described the visit as “unannounced and conducted in complete secrecy,” adding that the meetings lasted several days and addressed undisclosed issues.
During Sharaa’s visit to the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday, Macron criticized Israeli actions in Syria as “unacceptable”.
UAE-facilitated dialogue could represent a tentative first step toward deconfliction or even longer-term security arrangements, al-Modon 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.
President Sharaa’s foreign visits carry extraordinary weight, al-Hurriya writes.
The UAE has yet to send a high-level delegation to Syria, but the dynamics is shifting, Enab Baladi writes.
The new cabinet, composed of 22 ministers, reflects a blend of technocrats, returnees from the diaspora, symbolic minority figures, and key holdovers from the interim ruling coalition dominated by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham.
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
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Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike.
Syria’s Cham Wings recently chartered an Airbus A320 from the United Arab Emirates through a shell airline to circumvent Western sanctions.
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U.A.E Ambassador Hassan Ahmed al-Shehhi arrived in Damascus on Monday, according to al-Watan.
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The UAE is currently engaged in dialogue with both the Syrian regime and Russia to revive the provision calling for the removal of Iranian militias from the Golan Heights, according to Syria TV.
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The pro-government al-Watan did not specify why it was the Prime minister, and not the President, who is heading the delegation.
A petition signed by over 4,000 individuals said the Syrian regime should be held accountable and not normalized, according to Enab Baladi.
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It is evident that the Syrian regime is cognizant of Iran’s desire to contain the conflict, al-Quds al-Araby writes.
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King Abdullah underscored the importance of engaging with Iraq to counter Iranian influence, according to Syria TV.
Bashar al-Assad’s relatives exploit the ports of Tartous and Lattakia to export narcotics, according to Orient Net.
An encounter between the FMs of Syria and Yemen took place on the sidelines of the Arab League Council’s ministerial-level meeting, according to Enab Baladi.
Mekdad commended the UAE’s role in advocating for Arab interests, according to al-Watan.
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The inaugural ceremony took place at the UAE Embassy building in Damascus, al-Baath writes.
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry expressed his disappointment with the European decision, according to Athr Press.
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Mekdad expressed Syria’s readiness to collaborate with Saudi Arabia across various domains, according to Athr Press.
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Assad will arrive in Saudi Arabia a day before the summit for bilateral talks, Baladi News reports.
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Denmark says it needs to redeploy its troops away from Syria as the danger from ISIS has receded, Syria TV reports
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Mekdad made this comment during an official visit to Algeria where he met with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Syria TV says.
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Forty former U.S. officials and Syrian American political leaders have signed an open letter to President Joe Biden.
Damascus said it must be informed about the progress of any discussion pertaining to Syria, according to Syria TV.
Safadi emphasized that all Arab countries in the region share a common belief that the Syrian crisis must be resolved, according to Syria TV.
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Sham Sheikh Mohammed’s story gained widespread sympathy after she was trapped under rubble for approximately 40 hours, according to Syria TV.
Geagea’s statement comes a day after a delegation of Arab parliamentarians visited Damascus, according to Syria TV.
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An Iranian plane carrying 40 tons of medical supplies, food, and medicine for those affected by the earthquake arrived at Aleppo International Airport, according to al-Watan.
On Tuesday, Damascus International Airport, Aleppo, and Lattakia received a total of six aid planes from the United Arab Emirates, according to al-Watan.
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The total number of aid planes that have arrived in Syria is now 174, with 71 of them coming from the UAE, al-Watan reports.
After the earthquake, Jordan’s foreign minister Ayman Safadi arrived to Syria on Wednesday in the first such visit since the Syrian conflict.
Photos showed Assad relaxed with a smile on his face most of the time during a tour of Aleppo.
Damascus is renewing its campaign to end the sanctions due to the earthquake.
While a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early on Monday, Ankara has resumed strikes on Tel Rifaat.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the dispatch of more than 300 Russian soldiers, according to Athr Press.
At least 2,300 people have been killed after two powerful earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria.
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Sources told Athr Press that the improvement in trade between the two countries caries a political message.
According to information available to Asharq Al-Awsat, Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will meet next Wednesday in Moscow.
President Assad stressed that the relations between Syria and the UAE are historic, according to SANA.
Jeffrey stressed that the Syrian regime must take steps to resolve the security concerns of its neighbours, according to Syria TV.
Bruno Carbone passed himself off as a Mexican who fled his country for selling fake Rolex watches, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The west’s silence does not mean acceptance of Turkey’s steps towards Syria, according to Enab Baladi.
Doha and Washington are pushing against the return of Syria to the Arab League, according to Athr Press.
Israel considers the presence of Iranian drones near its borders as a threat to its security, according to al-Modon.
After Europe stopped taking Syrian asylum seekers, countries in Africa and Asia have emerged as alternatives, according to al-Hal Net.
The conference was held in the al-Assad library of Damascus, according to the Syria Times.
Bahrain announced it would re-establish ties with the regime in 2018.
As Moscow is busy in Ukraine, Tehran is ready to seize the opportunity in Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Russian warplanes targeted opposition positions; a rocket attack killed 10 government soldiers and wounded nine more in the northwest; Kurdish militants fired rockets and mortar shells from Syria on a Turkish military border post; Putin has begun moving troops from Syria to Ukraine
A few weeks after his visit to the UAE, the Syrian President has congratulated the new president of the Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed, state news agency SANA reports
President Bashar al-Assad received cables of congratulations from the heads of several Arab and foreign countries, according to SANA.
Assad is set to benefit the most from the rapprochement with the UAE, according to al-Souria Net.
Moscow considers that it lost control over Assad’s foreign relations after the outbreak of the Ukraine war, according to al-Souria Net.
Damascus excluded any rapprochement with Turkey, according to al-Watan.
Syria participated in the World Energy Forum in Dubai, where it discussed renewable energies and climate change, according to SANA.
The Syrian opposition blamed the regime delegation for the failure of this round of constitutional talks, according to al-Jazeera.
The Syrian regime president might visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt after the UAE.
Assad’s visit added more tension to the already strained relations between the U.S and the UAE, according to North Press.
The visit of Assad to the UAE cannot be dissociated from global developments, according to North Press.
Al-Assad was welcomed in the UAE, his first visit to an Arab country since the beginning of the war in 2011, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed
Russia and the UAE stressed on the need for an international effort to rebuild Syria, according to the Syria Times.
France’s ambassador the UN said he was pessimistic about the situation in Syria, in an interview to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Syrian opposition is holding talks in Qatar in a bid to unite its groups, as Assad consolidates influence and normalizes ties with Arab countries, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
A meeting was held between the Syrian Minister of Culture and the director of Louvre Abu Dhabi, according to the Syria Times.
No major changes in the position of America in the Middle East are to be expected, according to Robert Ford for Asharq al-Awsat.
The return of Syria to the Arab League is not assured, as the regime delays taking steps expected from it on the internal and external levels, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Syrian Foreign Minister will be in Iran for two days to discuss bilateral relations, according to North Press.
The Syrian Greek Orthodox Patriarch met with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, to discuss Christian-Muslim brotherhood, according to al-Dostor.
As the UAE bets on normalization with Assad to diminish Iranian influence in Syria, it remains unclear whether this strategy will work, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
While the West refuses to recognize his control over Syria, Assad has sought assistance from China and wealthier regional powers like the UAE, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
The UAE Foreign Minister met UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen in Dubai to discuss developments in Syria, according to the Syria Times.
Minister Counselor Kinan Zahreddine handed his credentials as consul-general of the Syrian Arab Republic in the Emirate of Dubai and the Northern Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, SANA writes.
The recent move by the UAE, which sent its top diplomat to Syria to meet the regime’s president Bashar al-Assad, comes in a period of American disinterest for the Syria file.
President Assad received in Damascus Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, to discuss bilateral relations, the Syrian Presidency Facebook page claims.
President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday made a telephone call with Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed al-Nahyan to discuss bilateral relations between Syria and the UAE, SANA reports.
The U.S. Secretary of State said on Wednesday that his country rules out normalization with the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad, according to the Daily Sabah.
The economic and energy crises in Lebanon are an opportunity for Assad to restore his regime’s regional status, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
The U.S. has no plans to normalize diplomatic ties with the Syrian regime, and does not encourage others to do so, al-Araby al-Jadeed reports.
The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry met his Syrian counterpart, Faisal Mekdad, on Friday, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, according to North Press.
The Syrian Minister of Water Resources discussed with the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates ways to enhance joint cooperation in water and energy, according to The Syria Times.
Behind closed doors, a meeting is being held in Amman between international stakeholders to discuss normalization with Syria, according to Nedaa Post.
Syria prepares to participate in the Dubai Expo 2020, where it intends to display its rich history and current business opportunities, according to SANA.
Armenak Tokmajyan, expert on borders and conflict, Syrian refugees, and local intermediaries in Syria, explains to the Syrian Observer how the position of Jordan on the conflict in Syria evolved.
During a webinar organized at the American University of Beirut, seven speakers were invited to share the positions of the various stakeholders on the Syrian conflict and the future of the country.
Ziad Ghosn speculates that the U.S. will not remove sanctions on the Syrian regime unless it gains something out of the bargaining.
Anas al-Abdah fears Russia will continue to use humanitarian aid to achieve political goals even after the Rome conference, according to Baladi News.
Assad congratulates the new Iranian president while 17 Syrian refugees drowned on their way to Italy. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Locals in Arab-majority towns controlled by the SDF are starting to consider the group as an occupier rather than a liberator, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Defector Brigadier general Ahmad Rahal is facing deportation from Turkey, all whilst receiving death threats by the Syrian National Army, Enab Baladi claims.
A meeting between Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq will reveal the results of a Syrian proposal to fight Turkish infiltration, writes Asharaq Al-Awsat.
Amid political inaction Khalid al-Mahamid has called for the forming of a new political movement, which it is hoped will unite the south and achieve progress towards a political solution writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Parties involved in the Syria crisis are making diplomatic efforts to secure political gains, before the Biden administration take control in Washington writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
A shipment of Captagon pills thought to be worth millions, has been seized by Egyptian authorities, with the Hezbollah being suspected as being the culprits reports Shaam News.
Khaled al-Mahamid is creating a new political body that he says will work towards a political solution, and will not be affiliated with any foreign agendas reports Shaam News.
The refugee conference held in Damascus has been met with scorn and derision by those opposed to the Assad regime, and other International powers have been less than receptive.
Syria is taking part in a forum that will highlight Arab cultural heritage and discuss ways to conserve ideas writes SANA.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash has called for a different approach to Syria, in an effort to put an end to the fighting writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
US officials visited Damascus to discuss the release of hostages, but it is not clear whether there is genuine desire, or if it’s simply an attempt to boost Donald Trump’s election bid writes Al- Araby Al-Jadeed.
Lebanese officials have confirmed, that the wife of Rami Makhlouf has flown to the UAE, accompanied by eight other people, including her children reports Sowt Al-Asima.
An Iranian delegation in Syria has called on Turkey to implement the Sochi agreement and respect the sovereignty of Syria and its territorial integrity writes The Syria Times.
Following news about a deal between Israel and the UAE, Bouthaina Shaaban has questioned what the UAE could hope to gain and the commitment of Israel reports Al-Watan.
Syria has organised a plane for secure the return of Syrians who are stuck in Qatar reports Al-Masdar.
The recent Caesar Act has posed a number of issues for the United Arab Emirates, who until recently were engaging in normalisation with the regime writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the UN has spoken about the need to return Syria to the Arab League and the possibility of reopening the Saudi Embassy in Damascus writes Al-Masdar.
Guernica 37 has said that Rami Makhlouf is in the UAE and that he should be tried for his role in supporting the regime and their crimes writes Etihad Press.
With thanks from the Syrian president, the UAE has called on the UN to provide assistance in ensuring a ceasefire in Syria, to aid efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus reports Hashtag Syria.
The Wagner group has been tempting Syrians to fight for them in Libya, with promises of settlements and large salaries writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Recent diplomatic activities in New York between Syria and Saudi Arabia have led people to expect a resumption of relations writes Al-Watan.
Syria’s permanent representative to the United Nations has attended a ceremony with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State, who called for a restoration of relations writes Al-Watan.
Despite denials about their presence in Libya, reports have emerged about the death of four Syrian fighters from the Syrian National Army reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Islamic thinker Muhammad Sharur was best known for his books on the Prophet Mohammad, which often caused controversy.
The UAE Charge de’ Affairs in Damascus highlighted the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and the UAE’s support for Assad writes SANA.
There are rumours of pressures on Samer Foz. However, it won’t be that easy for the regime to get rid of him, writes Eqtesad
A ceasefire announced in Idleb, US strike al-Qaeda affiliate, UAE businessmen attend Damascus International Fair and Erdogan demands action on safe zone. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Despite repeated warnings from the US, a large delegation of businessmen from the UAE is attending the Damascus International Fair reports Syria TV.
As the Damascus International Fair gets underway, there is a notable decline in the number of participants when compared with last year writes Brocar Press.
Both the area east of the Euphrates and in Idleb, militias are on the rise and spreading their control and influence writes Al-Akhbar.
As tensions between Iran and the United States increases, Syria is stuck in the middle get pulled apart from both sides writes The Syrian Observer.
The Syrian Specialized Exhibitions will highlight technologies that will be used in the reconstruction phase and will feature over 250 companies writes SANA.
While Assad has achieved success on the ground, he now faces new battles on the diplomatic stage, which look set to be an insurmountably task writes Anadolu News Agency.
Despite Bashar al-Assad now being in control of the large majority of the country, his problems are far from over writes Alsouria Net.
Russia embarrasses President Assad, the United Arab Emirates send financial support to Syria, the US suspends citizenship of ISIS women and Russia accuses the US of blocking aid. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Arab foreign ministers discussed the potential return of Syria to the Arab League, but was unable to make progress on the issue reports Al-Watan.
In its annual list, Transparency International ranked Syria as the third most corrupt country in the world reports Horriya Press.
Jordan is the latest Arab state that is set to start the process of normalising relations with the Syrian government reports Human Voice.
The Qatari Foreign Minister said that people in Syria were still suffering from bombardment and displacement at the hands of the regime writes Hurriya Press.
The airlines have asked to inspect the technical state of the airport in preparation of resuming flight reports Enab Baladi.
Donald Trump’s haphazard foreign policy decisions show a lack of knowledge of regional dynamics and bring no benefit to the United States, writes Emile Nakhleh.
Flight between Bahrain and Syria are set to resume in 2019, after they were stopped in 2011, following the brutal crackdown by regime forces reports Human Voice.
Efforts are being made to create an opposition political body inside Syria, but conflicting interests and not helping the process reports Al-Modon.
Tunisia’s Foreign Minister has said that the decision to include Syria in the summit would have to be taken as a group reports Etihad Press.
Forces from the Gulf are active on the ground in Deir ez-Zor, fighting against the Islamic State and deterring any actions by the Turks writes Basnews.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have reportedly sent troops to join the US-led coalition east of the Euphrates, as Turkey prepares to expand military operations writes Yeni Şafak.
In a move welcomed by the regime, the United Arab Emirates will be the first Arab country to reopen its embassy in the capital reports Ana Press.
The opening of the border crossing with Jordan marks an important step, but there is scepticism that trade will return to 2011 levels writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Vice President of the Syrian High Negotiations Committee has stepped down after it came to light that he worked with foreign intelligence agencies writes Ana Press.
After being denied entry to a number of countries, Hassan al-Kontar has been arrested and it is believed he will be returned to Syria reports Asharq al-Awsat.
The two parties reportedly discussed security issues and means for restoring relations between the two countries writes Sada al-Sham.
Cham Wings resumed operations in 2014, after a two year hiatus reports Al-Hal
Hassan al-Kontar is unable to return to Syria and has been rejected from Cambodia, Ecuador and Malaysia writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed
Despite international pledges of assistance, much work remains to clear the city of the dangers that ISIS left behind, Enab Baladi writes
Zaman al-Wasl speaks with the political activist and opposition figure about the decentralization and expectations for the reconstruction of Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor
Former Coalition president says a Russian-U.S. consensus on letting Assad remain ignores the roots of the catastrophe, and may accelerate the collapse of the region
Opposition sources say Russia and the UAE are looking to advance talks using Mohamad Dahlan, a Palestinian intelligence figure who has been linked to numerous regional intrigues
Syrian businessmen and their families were expelled on charges of working with Qatar during the Saudi-led blockade, Palestinian-run newspaper reports
Although the successes of Astana can not be ignored, says Walid al-Bunni, real solutions should not be expected until ISIS and Nusra are kicked from Syrian soil
Loyalist media says proposed move comes in response to “people’s voices” calling for “compensation for Gulf support of the Syrian opposition”
Move aims to ease legal and financial burden for expats following instances of harassment from authorities in the Gulf states and Europe regarding validity of travel documents
There must be an extensive study of the reality of Syria, its geography, and the diversity of its people before we encourage the promotion of a federalist country or begin attacking the concept as treacherous
Children of Emirati Colonel Mohammed Abdouly detained after raid on their family home in the Emirate of Fujairah last Thursday
Syrians continue to rank amongst the top foreign investors in a number of regional countries, despite being unwelcome in a growing number of states
Al-Watan investigation reveals traders sell poor quality products at inflated prices
More opposition parties boycott Moscow 1, causing the regime to consider lowering the attendance of its delegation
The Shura Council sent a clear message that the Brotherhood is finally opening a new chapter in its history
Both loyalists and dissidents put up Sharif’s images and considered his victory a victory for Syria
The number of the innocents killed worldwide by the American invention of terrorism is the largest ever
Suri singled out those Arab countries, saying they had lined up “on the side of oppression and of the infidels” and that “this will have consequences”
Obama is trying to recruit some countries in an axis against Syria, Iran and Iraq
Laws are not enough; there must be a fundamental change in the religious culture that glorifies death and martyrdom for the sake of God
The European Court has stated that the fact that Bushra is Assad’s sister is enough alone to confirm the association with the regime
An Al-Ahad TV reporter Moataz Jamil Hassan was badly injured. Based in Diyala, Al-Ahad TV is linked to the Shiite Islamist group Kutla Asaib Ahl Al-Haq
Ministry lambasts UAE for never having practiced democracy through the ballot box
The Syrian National Coalition is living on borrowed time. Unless it can develop credible political leadership and effective administration inside Syria, the outlook for those trying to make it succeed looks bleak
The past two years have witnessed a mass exodus from the war-torn Damascus countryside to the centre of the capital and to other, safer, areas
Nine rebel groups say Idriss is the legitimate leader of the FSA
Assad enjoys immense popularity as the most popular Arab leader, the editorial in the newspaper says
Adnan Abdulrazak writes for The Syrian Observer on the businessman who mediated between the Syrian regime and major superpowers
Official tells BBC that the allies said the group will lose credibility if they don’t attend
Women who have fled death and destruction in Syria should find a safe haven, not sexual abuse, in Lebanon. Government and aid agencies need to open their eyes to the sexual harassment and exploitation of these vulnerable refugees and do everything in their power to stop it
Saudis, Tunisians and Libyans are among the most frequently encountered nationalities
Najib Ghadban sought to clarify details of the meetings after negative press in Lebanon surrounding the delegation’s visit to New York
Johnny Abo writes for The Syrian Observer about the sufferings of Syrian refugees that he witnessed in Jordan
It once seemed like Syrian President al-Assad would quickly fall in Syria’s uprising, but increased Russian and Iranian support, and now the coup in Egypt, have given him a new lease on life
Israeli political sources say the United States dealt a severe blow to armed groups operating in Syria after it accepted Russian conditions to solve the crisis in the country.
Israeli political sources say the United States dealt a severe blow to armed groups operating in Syria after it accepted Russian conditions to solve the crisis in the country.
The Syrian opposition has opened its first embassy just one day after they took Syria’s seat at the Arab League, replacing the Bashar Al-Assad regime, and Damascus reacted angrily to the promotion of the Syrian rebels by the Arab League
The SNC’s financial office released a statement detailing its financial operations since its inception.