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 nothing lasts forever.
Syrian Rebels Sweep Into Aleppo, Russia Conducts Strikes in Support of Assad
The Syrian army said on Saturday dozens of its soldiers had been killed in a major attack led by Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels who swept into the city of Aleppo, forcing the army to redeploy in the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad in years.
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Syria's Assad vows to defend Aleppo as rebel forces advance
"We firmly support the Syrian government and army." It comes the day after Russia - a key ally of Assad's - launched air strikes on parts of Syria's second largest city It comes after a spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry confirmed that Araqchi will travel to Damascus tomorrow.
Syrian and Russian jets strike rebels after opposition seize much of Aleppo
The Syrian government has been fighting back against opposition forces with airstrikes after they took over large swathes of land in a lighting advance which has caused embarrassment to President Bashar Al-Assad.
Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo in an embarrassing rout for Bashar al-Assad
Assad, the Syrian dictator, to retake Aleppo after part of the city fell to insurgents in 2012. Less than four days is how long it took him to lose it. On November 27th rebels launched a surprise offensive in north-west Syria.
British soldier who escaped jail convicted of spying for Iran
A former British soldier whose escape from a London prison last year sparked a three day man-hunt has been found guilty of ...
Iran plans new uranium-enrichment expansion, IAEA report says
VIENNA, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Iran has informed the U.N. nuclear watchdog that it plans to install more than 6,000 extra uranium ...
Israel Gaza War Live Updates: Hezbollah chief declares 'great victory' against Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, as ...
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Hamas releases video of American hostage
Over 2,500 children in the Gaza Strip need "urgent medical evacuation," according to the United Nations Children's Fund. "The ...
Iran Refutes Supreme Leader 'Coma' Reports Amid Social Media Buzz
Iran has refuted unverified reports that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is in a coma have surfaced on social media.
Live Q&A: How China Secretly Buys Oil Worth Billions From Iran
Bloomberg reporters take your questions about their investigation into one of the world’s largest muster points for the dark ...
The UN nuclear agency’s board condemns Iran for the second time this year for failing to fully cooperate, diplomats say
The UN nuclear agency’s board condemns Iran for the second time this year for failing to fully cooperate, diplomats say ...
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The Azadi Briefing: Iran To Deport Afghan Prisoners
Iran is talking to the Taliban to hand over some 1,000 Afghans convicted on drug charges. The Taliban wants Tehran to deport ...
Syria civil war live updates: Insurgents storm Aleppo, raising prospect of wider Mideast conflict
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham militants have taken control of “the majority of the city,” according to The Syrian Observatory of Human ...