UK may increase aid to Syrian White Helmets after Trump pulls funding
Britain could increase its funding to the Syrian volunteer rescue group the White Helmets following reports that Donald Trump is withdrawing US support. Theresa May…
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Iran condemns wave of Israeli air strikes in Syria
Iran has backed Syria’s “right to defend itself” after Israel launched strikes on what it said was Iranian military infrastructure inside Syria. In the first…
Netanyahu says Iran ‘crossed a red line’ after Israel pounds Iranian targets in Syria
Israel claims it has destroyed almost all of Iran’s military capabilities in Syria after what it says was an Iranian missile attack on the Golan…
Israel-Iran conflict is no surprise but implications are unclear
If the precise timing of the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran in Syria is surprising, the fact that it has occurred is less so. For…
Syrian opposition praises Donald Trump’s Iran nuclear deal exit
Donald Trump’s decision to break the Iran nuclear deal has won praise from the official Syrian opposition, which said the move represented a real opportunity to remove…
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…
Why a US defence bill seeks a halt to arms sales to Turkey
A draft bill on US military spending is calling for a temporary halt of American weapons sales to Turkey, a key Middle East ally of Washington….
Syria accuses Israel of attacking army base near Damascus
Syria accused Israel of launching missiles at an army position near the capital Damascus on Tuesday. The attack was said to have taken place shortly…
Israeli minister threatens Assad over any Iranian attacks from Syria
Israel could respond to any Iranian attack on it from Syria by toppling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government, an Israeli security cabinet minister said on…
Turkey holds up Jarablus as blueprint for role in Syria
Signs of Turkish influence are everywhere in the Syrian town of Jarablus. Doctors wear gowns bearing the name of the Turkish health ministry. Grocery stores…