How will meeting between Putin and Netanyahu affect Middle East
Russia listens to Israel’s concerns about Iran, but views them as overstated
Bashar Assad
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New US-Russia schism to hurt Middle East
It is now clear that the atmosphere between Putin and Trump at the G-20 meetings in Hamburg was far from cordial
Russia could force Trump and the US military out of Syria
International law could prevent the U.S. from maintaining a long-term presence in Syria, American general said
Risks of de-escalation zones
A part of the Syrian territory is already under control of external actors
Will Syria be separated?
Perhaps there will be a confederalization of Syria
Ali Fathollah-Nejad: "One can speak only about tactical partnership of Russia, Iran and Turkey"
Expert of the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) on Iran on the alliance of Moscow, Ankara and Tehran on Syria
US agree to leave Assad in power - media
The White House has introduced a new strategy on Syria, which leaves Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in power and implies that the cooperation between Moscow and Washington on this matter will be expanded, the Daily Beast …
Cooperation with Russia Could Be the Right Step Toward Peace in Syria
Spurning Russians in Syria would keep this country at the flashpoint
Tillerson ready to let Russia decide Assad’s fate
Syria’s government, backed by Russia and Iran, is emerging as the likely political victor in the country’s six year long civil war
Assad appears on new Syrian currency
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has appeared on the Syrian currency for the first time, his portrait printed on a new 2,000-pound banknote that went into circulation on Sunday. Central bank governor Duraid …
US warns Russia about preparations by Syria for chemical attack
Hours before the White House issued a warning to Syrian President Bashar Assad against launching another chemical assault, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson gave the same message to Russia, The Daily Beast has …
Trump's Red Lines in Syria
The United States has moved its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) into southern Syria for the first time
Syrian President Assad visits Russian Aerospace Forces base Khmeymim
Syrian President Bashar Assad visited the Russian Aerospace Forces' base Khmeymim in the Syrian province of Latakia, Sputnik reports. Russian Chief of General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov met …
Jordan’s smart Syria strategy
Jordan has played a smarter hand than most of Syria's neighbours
The U.S. and Iran are headed for a collision in Syria
It’s unclear whether U.S. policy is ready for such an outcome
US-led coalition’s jet downs Syrian warplane
A US Navy fighter jet shot down a Syrian warplane after the Syrian jet dropped bombs near Syrian Democratic Force (SDF) fighters on Sunday, the US military said in a statement.
US must avoid a war with Iran in eastern Syria
Some in Washington hope the US can cut off Iran’s regional influence in eastern Syria, but that’s a recipe for endless war.
Govhar Bakhshaliyeva: 'Arab Spring' turned into 'Arab Winter'
"The Arab Spring" has been replaced by the "Arab Winter" over the past years, director of the Oriental Studies Institute of Azerbaijan's National Academy of Sciences, Govhar Bakhshaliyeva, said in an …
Assad condemns terrorist attacks in Tehran
Syrian President Bashar Assad has condemned the twin terrorist attacks in Tehran, vowing the Iran and Syria would emerge victorious in their fight against terrorism. The Syrian president spoke to his Iranian counterpart …
I'm sure worst of crisis is behind us, says Syria's Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has hailed continued victories by the army forces and allies against militants across the country, saying his government has weathered the worst part of the conflict and is now moving in the right direction, …
