Hezbollah seeks role in return of Syrian refugees from Lebanon
The head of Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Friday his powerful movement was creating a mechanism to help Syrian refugees in the country return home, in…
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Germany’s Merkel: Syria must be more secure before refugees return
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday on a visit to Lebanon that conditions in Syria are not yet right for refugees to return, an…
Lebanon’s Berri says Iran, Hezbollah to stay in Syria until it is ‘free’
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said Iranian and Hezbollah forces will not withdraw from Syria until the country is “liberated” and its “territorial integrity is…
Russia and Israel ‘reach a deal’ with Assad on Syrian territory
Beirut: Russia and Israel have reportedly reached a deal that would allow Syrian forces to take rebel territory in southern Syria, as long as Iranian troops…
Russia: Only Syrian forces should be stationed on Israel border
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that only Syrian forces should be present in areas alongside the country’s border with Israel and Jordan, as rebels in southern…
Russia: Only Syrian forces should be stationed on Israel border
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that only Syrian forces should be present in areas alongside the country’s border with Israel and Jordan, as rebels in southern…
Syria’s army is on a path to victory after ousting rebels from Damascus
After seven years of war, Syrian government forces have taken full control of the area around their capital, Damascus, freeing up an overstretched military to move against the…
Saudi state security designates 10 Hezbollah leaders as terrorists
Saudi State Security Presidency has designated 10 Hezbollah commanders on the country’s terrorism list. The state agency also said on Wednesday that five members of…
Iran Extends Its Reach Just as Trump Tries to Isolate It
The U.S. may be trying to isolate Iran with new economic sanctions, but a look around the Middle East shows it will take a lot more…
Chemical weapons coverup suspected in Syria as inspectors remain blocked
BEIRUT — In the two weeks since the Syrian city of Douma was struck by a suspected chemical weapons attack, the area has had many visitors….