Mekdad urged the U.S. administration to come forward “energetically and courageously” to join with Syria in the fight against IS, suggesting a broad coalition against the militants
Pro-regime media accuses the U.S. of executing a regional plan
Supporting the opposition could be alternative to both the regime and Islamic State
Syrians will not benefit form any U.S. action unless the opposition unites
Mouallem’s statement coincided with one from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov calling for coordination with the relevant countries
Syria has long accused the US of supporting terrorism in the region and has maintained that the bloody civil war engulfing the country is a war on terrorist groups aiming to destabilize the country
The decision could raise questions about U.S. recognition of the opposition
With the world’s attention focused on Iraq and in the absence of a political solution, the Syrian uprising faces an existential challenge
Here he is now declaring his readiness to give his life on the command of the Iraqi leader of ISIS, the mysterious and bloody figure, Baghdadi
The notion that they were in a position to suddenly overturn not only Assad but also ruthless, highly trained jihadists if we just sent a few arms is a fantasy, Obama says
the President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition says, the international community — led by the United States — must send Assad a clear message: Continued slaughter will not be tolerated, and a military victory is not possible
The White House said Wednesday it would be increasing support for the Syrian opposition, amid reports it is planning to begin training moderate rebels.
Talks with Obama and Holland aimed at providing political cover and support for the opposition
Syrian National Coalition president speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat following “successful” diplomatic tour seeking greater foreign assistance for Syria’s rebels
Obama and national security adviser Susan Rice offered commitments for what the White House calls a political solution to the conflict that includes a transition to a new governing authority
The pilot initiative aims to test whether the missiles will fall into the hands of extremists
There is no evidence the White House is prepared to change its mind
Ambassador Ford’s appropriation of blame is wrong
The decision aims to strip Syrian expatriates of their right to vote in the forthcoming presidential election
Ahmad Jarba was invited on the sidelines of Syrian peace talks in Geneva
