UK and Syria

Syrian bitumen discovered in ancient Anglo-Saxon grave

Syrian bitumen discovered in ancient Anglo-Saxon grave

Analysis of black organic fragments found in the Sutton Hoo boat burial has revealed they are bitumen from Syria. Sutton Hoo in East Anglia is one of the most important archaeological sites in England. The weapons, clothing and …

Britain's HMS Daring to help in fight against Daesh

Britain's HMS Daring to help in fight against Daesh

UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced that HMS Daring will soon be supporting the military campaign against Daesh militants in Iraq and Syria. HMS Daring, which has a crew of 190, will sail from Portsmouth …

UK joins Syrian operation

UK joins Syrian operation

British MPs have voted 397 to 223 in favor of launching airstrikes in Syria. Following this decision, the UK Air Force joined the operation in Syria. Four aircraft launched strikes on six targets related to an oil field under Daesh …

UK abandons plans for military operations in Syria

UK abandons plans for military operations in Syria

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the UK Parliament has issued a report opposing the country carrying out military operations in Syria. The document has been made public today. "We believe that British military operations should not be extended (before ...