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Iran, Syria and Assad

The New York Times · 48m

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 with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.

The Telegraph on MSN · 1d

US ‘discusses lifting sanctions on Assad’ if Syria cuts ties with Iran

The US has discussed lifting sanctions on Syria if it cuts ties with Iran and blocks weapons smuggling routes to Hezbollah.

Russia, Iran Pledge 'Unconditional Support' To Syria's Assad

The presidents of Russia and Iran on Monday pledged "unconditional support" to Syrian leader Bashar-al Assad amid a shock rebel offensive in the country's northwest, the Kremlin said.

Assad will use 'full brutality' to crush Syrian rebels

Reuters on MSN · 9h

Syrian rebels advance close to Hama city, piling pressure on Assad and his allies

By Maya Gebeily and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BEIRUT/AMMAN (Reuters) -Syrian rebels advancing against government forces pushed close on Tuesday to the major city of Hama, rebels and a war monitor said, after their sudden capture of Aleppo last week rocked President Bashar al-Assad.

NBC News on MSN · 1d

Syrian rebels reignite civil war with Assad's allies focused on other fronts

Syria's civil war has exploded back into life after Islamist rebels launched a lightning offensive on the northern city of Aleppo.

Assad will use 'full brutality' to crush Syrian rebels: analyst

Assad will use 'full brutality' to crush Syrian rebels in Aleppo, analyst says::H.A. Hellyer/Senior associate fellow/Royal United Services Institute''I think he goes for full brutality. I think he will try to crush the rebel advance in whatever way that he can.

The New Yorker14h

How the Syrian Opposition Shocked the Assad Regime

A historian explains why U.S. sanctions and Iran and Russia’s entanglements in other wars helped create an opening for rebel ...

1d

Daniel DePetris: After rebels retake Aleppo, is Bashar Assad on his way out?

Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, otherwise known as Bashar Assad’s lifeline in Syria, have bigger fish to fry at the moment.

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US left facing a difficult situation in Syria as rebels make massive advances against Assad regime

The surprise offensive on Aleppo by Syrian rebel groups has left the US in the difficult position of not fully supporting ...

23h

Iran’s top diplomat meets Assad as Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met President Bashar Assad in Damascus on Sunday as Syria launched a counterattack ...

1d

Exclusive: US, UAE discussed lifting Assad sanctions in exchange for break with Iran, sources say

A U.S. source familiar with the matter said White House officials discussed an overture with Emirati officials, citing the ...

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Exclusive: Hezbollah Says Syria's Assad 'Does Not Need' Help Against Rebels

The Lebanese Hezbollah movement, which played a crucial role in defending the Syrian government throughout the neighboring ...

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Insurgents seen entering building in Aleppo that appears to be Syrian President Assad’s palace

Insurgents seen entering building in Aleppo that appears to be Syrian President Assad’s palace Share Copyright 2024 The ...

Foreign Policy13h

A Weak Assad Benefits Turkey—and Is a Headache for Trump

After years of relative quiet, renewed fighting in Syria could be the new U.S. administration’s first major foreign-policy ...

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