With Assad out of the picture, here's how Middle East battle lines are redrawn
3 months, 2 weeks ago

With Assad out of the picture, here's how Middle East battle lines are redrawn

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The Syrian strongman had for nearly 14 years held off an uprising that many believed had been exhausted. Andreas Krieg, a security specialist at King’s College London, said that Iran and other “Axis of Resistance” members would now have to concentrate on their “home turf”. Russia, embroiled in a resource-sapping war with Ukraine, also faces high stakes decisions as it biggest Middle East naval base is at Tartus on Syria’s Mediterranean coast. “I can’t see how the new regime or the new socio-political order will allow the Russians to remain after everything the Russians have done to prop up the Assad regime.” Turkey, a key supporter of the rebels, is the big regional winner from Assad’s fall, Krieg added. ‘Game over’ With conflict being fought on several Middle East fronts, the region will also have to handle the new US administration of Donald Trump.

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Head of Islamic State in Iraq, Syria killed: Iraqi PM
2 weeks ago

Head of Islamic State in Iraq, Syria killed: Iraqi PM

The Hindu  

The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with US-led coalition forces, the Iraqi Prime Minister announced Friday. “The Iraqis continue their impressive victories over the forces of darkness and terrorism,” Prime Minister Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said in a statement …

Head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed: Iraqi prime minister
2 weeks ago

Head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed: Iraqi prime minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Baghdad: The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with U.S.-led coalition forces, the Iraqi prime minister announced Friday. “The Iraqis continue their impressive victories over the forces of darkness and terrorism,” Prime Minister Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said in a …

Head of Islamic State in Iraq, Syria killed: Iraqi PM
2 weeks ago

Head of Islamic State in Iraq, Syria killed: Iraqi PM

New Indian Express  

On his Truth Social platform Friday night, U.S. President Donald Trump said: “Today the fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed. The announcement came on the same day as the first visit by Syria’s top diplomat to Iraq, during which the two countries pledged to work together to combat IS. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein said at a news …

Head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraqi prime minister says
2 weeks ago

Head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraqi prime minister says

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with U.S.-led coalition forces, the Iraqi prime minister announced Friday. “The Iraqis continue their impressive victories over the forces of darkness and terrorism,” Prime Minister Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said in …

Three months since the fall of Assad, is Syria headed towards stability or chaos? Explained
2 weeks ago

Three months since the fall of Assad, is Syria headed towards stability or chaos? Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Syria has entered a three-month period of political and military uncertainty following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024. His government reached a significant agreement with the U.S.-backed Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces, integrating the group’s military and administrative structures into the Syrian state. Although the Syrian Arab Army largely disintegrated after Assad’s departure, loyalist …

Syria flashes signs of peril and promise in a week of violence and diplomacy
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria flashes signs of peril and promise in a week of violence and diplomacy

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — After Syria’s longtime autocratic ruler was toppled late last year, the man who led rebel groups to victory immediately faced a new challenge: unifying the country after more than a decade of civil war. But so far, in reality, on the ground, everybody is still under his own umbrella.” On the other side, there are thousands of former …

Syria flashes signs of peril and promise in a week of sectarian violence, diplomacy
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria flashes signs of peril and promise in a week of sectarian violence, diplomacy

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: After Syria's longtime autocratic ruler was toppled late last year, the man who led rebel groups to victory immediately faced a new challenge: unifying the country after more than a decade of civil war. After days of deadly sectarian violence, a diplomatic triumph united a powerful force in the country's northeast with the new national army. Building a stable, …

Syria's Al-Sharaa govt is at the knife's edge, and attacks by pro-Assad forces isn't the only reason
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syria's Al-Sharaa govt is at the knife's edge, and attacks by pro-Assad forces isn't the only reason

Firstpost  

As Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa struggles to ensure stability in the country, militant groups supporting ousted President Bashar al-Assad are not the only cause of his worries Following the death of 1,000 people in the ongoing clashes in Syria, the country’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has launched an investigation into the violence and pledged to hold the perpetrators accountable. …

Syria announces end of military operation against al-Assad loyalists
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syria announces end of military operation against al-Assad loyalists

Al Jazeera  

Defence Ministry spokesman says security threats had been neutralised in al-Assad strongholds of Latakia and Tartous. Syria’s government has ended a security operation in the country’s western coastal region, home to loyalists of former leader Bashar al-Assad, the Ministry of Defence in Damascus reported. Rising instability “We are paving the way for life to return to normal and for the …

Clashes in Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 200
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3 weeks ago

Clashes in Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 200

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Fighters siding with Syria’s new government stormed several villages near the country’s coast, killing dozens of men in response to recent attacks on government security forces by loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad, a war monitor said. In addition to around 140 killed in apparent revenge attacks in the villages, the dead include at least 50 members of …

Syria’s interim foreign minister says Russia-Iran ties to Assad are an open wound after war
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syria’s interim foreign minister says Russia-Iran ties to Assad are an open wound after war

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Syria’s relations with Iran and Russia remain an open wound for its people after those nations backed autocratic President Bashar Assad during the long civil war, the country’s new, interim foreign minister said Wednesday. However, he underlined the new government in Damascus’ desire to improve relations with the West and get sanctions on Syria lifted …

Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall

Al Jazeera  

Moscow helped keep Bashar al-Assad in power when it intervened militarily in Syria’s war in 2015, launching devastating strikes on rebel-held areas. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has spoken to Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such top-level contact since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Rebels led by al-Sharaa’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group ousted Moscow’s close ally …

Syria's new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Syria's new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat

NPR  

Syria's new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat toggle caption AFP/Getty Images DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria's interim president said Iranian militias that previously operated in the country were not only harmful to it, but also a threat to the wider region. In a wide-ranging interview on Syrian television, Sharaa said Iranian forces were used to "fuel instability" …

Syria's interim president visits Saudi Arabia, signaling shift away from Iran
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Syria's interim president visits Saudi Arabia, signaling shift away from Iran

Hindustan Times  

Syria's interim president made his first trip abroad Sunday, travelling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus' shift away from Iran as its main regional ally. Saudi Arabia had been among the Arab nations that poured money into insurgent groups that tried to topple former President Bashar Assad after Syria's 2011 Arab Spring protests turned into …

Syria's interim president makes first trip abroad, heading to Saudi Arabia in likely signal to Iran
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Syria's interim president makes first trip abroad, heading to Saudi Arabia in likely signal to Iran

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Syria's interim president made his …

Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal

Hindustan Times  

BAGHDAD — The fall of Bashar Assad in Syria has led Iran-allied factions in neighboring Iraq to reconsider their push for U.S. forces to exit the country, multiple Iraqi and American officials told The Associated Press. Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal The U.S. and Iraq announced an agreement last year to wind …

Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — The fall of Bashar Assad in Syria has led Iran-allied factions in neighboring Iraq to reconsider their push for U.S. forces to exit the country, multiple Iraqi and American officials told The Associated Press. A high-ranking official in Iraq’s National Security Service said that in a meeting with the Iraqi government, his agency had made the argument that …

Syria's new leader meets Lebanese caretaker PM in bid to fix strained ties
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Syria's new leader meets Lebanese caretaker PM in bid to fix strained ties

India Today  

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Damascus on Saturday in a bid to improve long-fraught ties, with the pair focusing on strengthening their shared border. For much of the Assad family's five decades in power, Syria held significant influence over Lebanon, maintaining a military presence there for 29 years until 2005 in …

First international commercial flight since Assad's ouster lands at Syria's main airport
2 months, 2 weeks ago

First international commercial flight since Assad's ouster lands at Syria's main airport

Deccan Chronicle  

Damascus: The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport. Since the lightning rebel offensive that unseated Assad a month ago, Arab and Western countries that had cut off relations with the former government have been reopening diplomatic relations with Syria’s new de facto authorities, headed by the Islamist …

First international commercial flight since Assad’s ouster lands at Syria’s main airport
2 months, 3 weeks ago

First international commercial flight since Assad’s ouster lands at Syria’s main airport

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport. Since the lightning rebel offensive that unseated Assad a month ago, Arab and Western countries that had cut off relations with the former government have been reopening diplomatic relations with Syria’s new de facto authorities, headed by …

First international flight since al-Assad’s removal lands in Syria
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

First international flight since al-Assad’s removal lands in Syria

Al Jazeera  

The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has landed at the Damascus airport. Jordan’s Foreign Ministry said the officials were set to discuss “mechanisms of cooperation in many areas including borders, security, energy, transportation, water, trade and other vital sectors”. “The new situation in Syria has also ended the threats that previously threatened …

What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?

Al Jazeera  

Washington, DC – The administration of United States President Joe Biden has said it is taking a wait-and-see approach to the fledgling government in Syria, with diplomats in recent weeks holding initial meetings with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham head, and the country’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, as well as the newly appointed Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani. “Syria needs major …

Unraveling the geopolitical game playing out in Syria
3 months ago

Unraveling the geopolitical game playing out in Syria

New Indian Express  

24-year rule crumble in 12 days? In the intense fighting that followed, dozens of casualties were reported from both sides but the rebels eventually seized several villages as well as some strategic towns, including Base 46, the largest Syrian regime army base in the region. In just three days, the rebel fighters advanced to the city of Aleppo, which is …

Falcon drones, rockets and night-vision snipers: How Syria’s rebels planned for years to oust Assad
3 months ago

Falcon drones, rockets and night-vision snipers: How Syria’s rebels planned for years to oust Assad

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. HTS commanders told The Independent that for four years …

Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad's supporters leave casualties
3 months ago

Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad's supporters leave casualties

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Clashes between Islamists who took …

Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad’s supporters kill 6 fighters
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3 months ago

Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad’s supporters kill 6 fighters

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad’s government killed six Islamic fighters on Wednesday and wounded others, according to a British-based war monitor. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the fighters were killed while trying to arrest a former official in Assad’s government, accused of issuing execution orders and …

The protracted ‘Civil war’ in Syria was a war of western choice
3 months, 1 week ago

The protracted ‘Civil war’ in Syria was a war of western choice

New Indian Express  

The western narrative dominates global perceptions of the recent and sweeping developments in Syria. Images of people celebrating the fall of the autocrat, Bashar al-Assad, in the streets, pulling down and destroying his statues and portraits, emphasise the victory of ‘freedom’ over ‘tyranny’. The focus is on the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and its leader Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa aka Abu Mohammad …

Iran’s regional strategy in disarray after Assad’s fall
3 months, 1 week ago

Iran’s regional strategy in disarray after Assad’s fall

Firstpost  

The fall of Assad’s regime has sent shock waves across the globe, including the West Asian capitals. However, the strongest tremors are being felt in Tehran as it lost its closest ally in the region After a protracted civil year which led to widespread destruction, social instability and produced one of the most unprecedented refugee crises of the 2Ist century, …

Assad's fall clears way for expanded U.S. strikes on IS jihadists
3 months, 1 week ago

Assad's fall clears way for expanded U.S. strikes on IS jihadists

Raw Story  

Bashar al-Assad's overthrow has cleared the way for US strikes against the Islamic State group in areas previously shielded by Syrian and Russian air defenses -- but the jihadists may also try to exploit the vacuum left by his fall. On December 8 -- the day Syrian rebels took the capital Damascus -- Washington announced strikes on more than 75 …

The Assad regime has fallen. Why are foreign powers still targeting Syria?
3 months, 1 week ago

The Assad regime has fallen. Why are foreign powers still targeting Syria?

CNN  

CNN — Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and his years-long regime have fallen, but the country remains a battleground for an array of actors seeking to secure interests in what may emerge to be a dangerous power vacuum. Before Assad’s fall, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had repeatedly pledged an imminent ground operation into northern Syria, aiming to empty the area of fighters …

'It's not over': Khamenei says US is 'completely wrong' to say Iran's 'resistance' collapsed after Assad's fall
3 months, 1 week ago

'It's not over': Khamenei says US is 'completely wrong' to say Iran's 'resistance' collapsed after Assad's fall

Firstpost  

Fellow Axis members Hamas and Hezbollah have also suffered heavy losses since the Palestinian militant group attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, sparking war in Gaza and later in Lebanon A handout picture provided by the office of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on November 2, 2024, shows him waving to the crowd during a meeting with Iranian students …

Watch: The Syrian civil war | A timeline of the 13-year struggle that overthrew Assad
3 months, 1 week ago

Watch: The Syrian civil war | A timeline of the 13-year struggle that overthrew Assad

The Hindu  

In December 2024, the world watched in shock as Bashar al-Assad’s iron grip over Syria unravelled in a matter of days, bringing an abrupt end to a brutal 14-year civil war. This video takes on a comprehensive journey through Syria’s tumultuous history, starting from the uprising in 2011 that spiralled into a full-scale civil war. With exclusive insights into the …

'Planned To Keep Fighting, But...' Bashar Al-Assad's First Statement After Fleeing Syria
3 months, 1 week ago

'Planned To Keep Fighting, But...' Bashar Al-Assad's First Statement After Fleeing Syria

ABP News  

In his first statement after fleeing from Syria, ousted leader Bashar Al-Assad said that he had no plans to leave the country after the fall of Damascus, but the Russians military evacuated him after their base in western Syria came under attack. On the contrary, I remained in Damascus, carrying out my duties until the early hours of Sunday 8th …

Former Syrian president al-Assad details departure from Damascus to Russia
3 months, 1 week ago

Former Syrian president al-Assad details departure from Damascus to Russia

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-16 22:17 DAMASCUS -- Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad released on Monday his first public statement since leaving Damascus on Dec 8, detailing the chaotic moments leading up to his departure for Russia. The statement, released via the Syrian Presidency's Telegram account, addressed rumors surrounding al-Assad's departure and the collapse of his government after more than 13 …

Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him
3 months, 1 week ago

Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him

LA Times  

Syrian Civil Defense members, known as the White Helmets, carry one of several bodies that were found near a road linking to the airport in Damascus. “The only course of action was to continue fighting against the terrorist onslaught.” In Damascus, residents dismissed Assda’s comments and some said he had abandoned Syria’s people long ago. The spokesman for the transitional …

Where global players in Syria stand after Assad's downfall
3 months, 1 week ago

Where global players in Syria stand after Assad's downfall

ABC  

The world is watching to see how Syria's political landscape changes after a lightning advance by rebels swept Bashar al-Assad out of power. Mohammed Soliman from the US Foreign Policy Research Institute said the fall of Assad's regime had allowed Türkiye to play its "strongest hand yet in Syria". How the fall of Assad impacts Iran's Axis of Resistance Photo …

This Week in Explainers: Bashar al-Assad is gone but Syria crisis is far from over. Here’s why
3 months, 2 weeks ago

This Week in Explainers: Bashar al-Assad is gone but Syria crisis is far from over. Here’s why

Firstpost  

Over the past week, two world leaders have seen their downfall. We look at the crises in both nations and more in our weekly roundup from around the world A man carrying a child reacts, as people attend the first Friday prayers inside the Umayyad Mosque, after fighters of the ruling Syrian body ousted Bashar al-Assad, in the Damascus old …

Israel intensifies Syria attacks, but HTS leader says doesn’t want conflict
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel intensifies Syria attacks, but HTS leader says doesn’t want conflict

Al Jazeera  

De facto new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa slams Israelis attacks, but says his country cannot afford to enter a new conflict. “More than 60 Israeli air strikes took place over the last 12 hours,” Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar, reporting from the Syrian capital, Damascus, said, adding that Israel has conducted about 800 air raids across Syria since the ouster of Syrian …

What lies ahead for Syria after Assad’s exit?: Explained
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

What lies ahead for Syria after Assad’s exit?: Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far:Bashar al-Assad, President of Syria for 24 years, has fallen. Many Syrians are celebrating the collapse of Mr. Assad’s dictatorial regime, but remain anxious about what is to come. Turkey, as the main backer of the HTS, sees an opportunity to expand its influence in West Asia, while Iran and Russia, the main backers of the Assad …

Lost Syrian weapons supply route after fall of Bashar al-Assad regime: Hezbollah chief
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lost Syrian weapons supply route after fall of Bashar al-Assad regime: Hezbollah chief

Firstpost  

Hezbollah had long relied on Syria to transport weapons and military equipment from Iran, through Iraq and Syria, into Lebanon. However, the collapse of Assad’s government has disrupted that route Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem acknowledged the setback the group suffered due to the fall of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. File Photo/Reuters Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem …

UAE official says new Syria leaders' Islamist ties 'worrying'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UAE official says new Syria leaders' Islamist ties 'worrying'

Hindustan Times  

A senior UAE official said on Saturday that his government had concerns about the Islamist affiliation of the forces that ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. A Syrian fighter from rebel group, fires towards a poster at the entrance of the notorious security detention centre called Palestine Branch, which pictures the late Syrian President Hafez Assad and his son the ouster …

Thousands take to the streets around Syria to celebrate end of Assad regime: ‘It’s like a dream’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands take to the streets around Syria to celebrate end of Assad regime: ‘It’s like a dream’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Converging on Syria’s most iconic …

Watch: What led to the sudden fall of the Assad regime?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: What led to the sudden fall of the Assad regime?

The Hindu  

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, the Syrian Islamist militant group, had been preparing for months for a large-scale offensive against regime forces. The civil war was quiet for years, particularly after the regime of President Bashar al-Assad captured most of its lost territories — including Aleppo, Hama and Homs. The HTS and its ally Syrian National Army had informed …

Poor morale, reliance on foreign allies: The collapse of Assad’s army in Syria explained
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Poor morale, reliance on foreign allies: The collapse of Assad’s army in Syria explained

Firstpost  

As rebels swept into Damascus last week, toppling former President Bashar al-Assad, his army simply collapsed, abruptly ending a 13-year conflict that had claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. Reuters spoke to a dozen sources including two Syrian army deserters, three senior Syrian officers, two Iraqi militia commanders working with the Syrian army, a Syrian security source and a source …

What does Bashar al-Assad’s fall mean for Syria and the region?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What does Bashar al-Assad’s fall mean for Syria and the region?

Al Jazeera  

What’s next for Syria? Middle East experts and a former US diplomat join Marc Lamont Hill to unpack the fall of al-Assad. After more than 50 years of the al-Assad’s family reign over Syria, opposition forces, led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, launched a swift and unexpected offensive that overthrew President Bashar al-Assad. While al-Assad fled …

The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has been a huge blow for Iran
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has been a huge blow for Iran

NPR  

The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has been a huge blow for Iran Iran considered Syria a critical component of its so-called Axis of Resistance. It was a crown jewel in Iran's so-called access of resistance, which is a network of Iranian-backed militias aimed at undermining U.S. and Israeli power in the Middle East. NORTHAM: Israel has also …

Mapping the victory of HTS-led rebels over Assad’s regime in Syria
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mapping the victory of HTS-led rebels over Assad’s regime in Syria

The Hindu  

After five decades of Assad family rule in Syria, the regime collapsed as rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — the main militant group in Syria — swept through the country and rapidly advanced towards Damascus, capturing the city in just a few days. It seized Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city, and then marched south, swiftly reaching Damascus on Sunday, …

Redrawing the map: Israel seeks to remake the Middle East to its own design
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Redrawing the map: Israel seeks to remake the Middle East to its own design

Al Jazeera  

Following its new attacks on Syria, Israel’s leaders and much of its media tout the creation of a new Middle East. Claiming much of the credit for the lightning advance of the Syrian group, Hayat Tahir al-Sham, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said to journalists on Monday: “The collapse of the Syrian regime is a direct result of the severe …

What are the implications of the fall of the Assad regime in Syria? | In Focus podcast
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What are the implications of the fall of the Assad regime in Syria? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

After battling insurgency for 13 years, the Bashar al Assad regime has collapsed in Syria. An Al Qaida affiliate that today goes by the name of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has taken control of the Syrian capital Damascus. The immediate future of Syria now depends on the leader of the HTS, Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, a man who was handpicked by Islamic …

Assad allies Russia, Iran target US, Israel over HTS takeover of Syria
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Assad allies Russia, Iran target US, Israel over HTS takeover of Syria

Firstpost  

Iran and Russia condemned the US and Israel for toppling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, with Iran accusing them of orchestrating the conflict and Russia blaming Israel for strikes on Syria and actions in the Golan Heights buffer zone Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visit the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria, on December 11, …

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