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Assad, Syria

The Economist · 1h

Syria’s Bashar al-Assad is in mortal danger

Two rebel groups are leading the push. One is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ), which emerged from al-Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate. It cut ties with the jihadist group in 2017 and has since set up a provisional government in rebel-held Idlib province in north-west Syria. The other faction, the Syrian National Army ( SNA ), is a Turkish proxy.

Syria's Assad Under Strain After Aleppo Loss

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is under growing strain as his army suffers setbacks, the economy deteriorates, his support wanes and his government's foreign backers are focused elsewhere.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 1d

Assad blamed for Syrian uprising

The recent rapid advance by opposition fighters in Syria shows that Syrian President Bashar Assad must reconcile with his own people and hold dialogue with the opposition, the Turkish foreign minister said Monday.

Syria, Russia

CBS News on MSN · 2d

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 offensive by Islamist rebels in Aleppo.

Associated Press · 1d

Russia and Syria launch airstrikes in northern Syria as rebels advance

As Syrian and Russian jets continue pounding targets, two airstrikes hit a group of four hospitals and the health directorate building in Idlib city, according to the Syrian Civil Defense that operates in opposition-held areas,

The New York Times · 1d

Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels

In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can provide.

2d

Syria's 13-year frozen war has ignited again after allies Russia and Iran let down their defenses

Syrian government forces and their Russian allies are battling to hold back the offensive, with Russia launching airstrikes ...

3h

With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely

Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance ...

2hon MSN

Why the Syrian conflict is so important for Russia and Iran

Syria holds strategic importance for Moscow and Tehran, which have both bolstered Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime at ...

19h

Russia, US clash at UN over escalation in Syria fighting

Syrian rebels captured Aleppo last week in an attack initiated by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Formerly known as the Nusra Front, it ...

The Telegraph on MSN2d

Syria is Russia’s southern flank – and it is fast crumbling

In a bizarre twist of fate, it is possible that the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) may be inadvertently coming to ...

3d

The illusion of Assad’s grip on Syria shatters, as Russia, Iran and Hezbollah let their guard down

Time and time again the Assad dynasty has survived internal and external challenges and lived to fight another day. But ...

1h

Iran is sending regional fighters to Syria. Can they save Assad again?

Fighters from Hezbollah and Iraq’s Shiite militias have deployed to Syria to support government forces, but it’s unclear if ...

2don MSN

Map Shows Middle East Alliances: Russia, Iran, Israel, Syria

As rebels make progress in their fight against Assad's government, Newsweek has mapped the regional approach to the conflict.

29mon MSN

Lawmakers see ‘bad guys on both sides’ in Syria offensive

Senators on both sides of the aisle are holding back from cheering rebel gains against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, ...

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