Syria's Assad says rebel advance a bid to 'redraw' regional map
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Monday branded an Islamist-led offensive that has captured swathes of territory a bid to redraw the map of the region in line with US interests. "The terrorist escalation reflects the far-reaching goals of dividing the region and fragmenting the countries in it and redraw the map in line with the objectives of the United States and the West,
Russian Warplanes Join Strikes Against Rebels in Syria
In just a few days, a patchwork of forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria.
Syrian rebels launch surprise offensive against Bashar al-Assad’s regime
Syrian rebels have launched a surprise offensive against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, a significant escalation in Syria’s civil war, which is raising concerns about a potential wider regional conflict in the Middle East.
Syria War Map Shows Territory Captured as Rebels Advance
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is a Sunni Islamist political and militant group that was set up in 2011 which has a key role in the Syrian civil war. The leader of the Islamist Group (IS) Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was involved in the formation of HTS in 2011 under a different name, Jabhat al-Nusra.
Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted
Diminished support for the Syrian government from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia enabled opposition forces to take the initiative and seize new territory.
Russia, Syrian Regime Strike Rebel-Held Territory as Anti-Assad Forces Advance
Warplanes targeted the city of Idlib in an attempt to fend off advances made by antigovernment forces that included a stunning assault on Aleppo.
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Bashar al-Who? Despite Appearances, All Is Not Quiet on Eastern Front
Rebel advance in Syria could emerge as a threat to Moscow and Tehran, putting both of them on the back foot, at least for now ...
Exclusive: US, UAE discussed lifting Assad sanctions in exchange for break with Iran, sources say
A U.S. source familiar with the matter said White House officials discussed an overture with Emirati officials, citing the ...
What Tulsi Gabbard Has Said About Syria's Assad as Insurgents Seize Aleppo
Gabbard met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017 and two years later she said he was "not the enemy" of the U.S.
Syria's civil war reignites in dramatic fashion as Russia joins airstrikes on rebels who seized Aleppo
Syria's civil war has taken a dramatic turn, with dictator Bashar Assad once again leaning on Russian support after a shock ...
Kremlin says it still supports Syria's Assad and will see what help is needed
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia was continuing to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after his forces lost ...
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Statue of Bashar al-Assad's brother torn down in Aleppo
Armed men topple a statue of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's brother as rebels sweep Aleppo:: Ibrahim Bozan:: November 30, ...
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The presidents of Russia and Iran on Monday pledged "unconditional support" to Syrian leader Bashar-al Assad amid a shock rebel offensive in the country's northwest, the ...
The presidents of Russia and Iran on Monday pledged "unconditional support" to Syrian leader Bashar-al Assad amid a shock rebel offensive in the country's northwest, the Kremlin said. In a phone call ...
Iran-backed militias send reinforcements to bolster Syrian regime against rebels
Iranian-backed militias have sent reinforcements from Iraq into Syria to bolster Bashar al-Assad’s regime against a lightning ...