Russia’s Putin predicts global ‘chaos’ if West hits Syria again
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Sunday that further Western attacks on Syria would bring chaos to world affairs, as Washington prepared to increase pressure…
Syria War
After Trump Strikes Syria, Syrians Wonder ‘What’s Next?’
The day after the United States and its allies launched missile strikes against the Syrian government, very little had changed for most Syrians who have…
U.S., Britain and France Strike Syria Over Suspected Chemical Weapons Attack
WASHINGTON — The United States and European allies launched airstrikes on Friday night against Syrian research, storage and military targets as President Trump sought to…
Turkey’s ever-closer ties with Russia leave US lacking key ally on Syria
As the prospect grows of military confrontation with Russia in the skies over Syria, the US is counting on support from European partners such as France and…
Turkey’s running out of time to pick a partner in Syria
Developments unfolding around the alleged chemical attack in Syria’s eastern Ghouta might leave Turkey between a rock and a hard place. Turkey, which had opened up…
Israel and Trump are at odds on Syria
America’s traditional Middle Eastern allies—especially Israel and Saudi Arabia—greeted the surprise victory of Donald Trump in 2016 with glee. His main qualification: He seemed to…
Trump to decide on Syria response ‘very quickly’
US President Donald Trump said he was nearing a decision about whether to launch a strike on Syria in response to an alleged chemical attack…
Can Russia, Iran and Turkey agree on a roadmap for Syria?
On April 4, Iran’s Hassan Rouhani, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russia’s Vladimir Putin met for a trilateral summit in the Turkish capital, Ankara. The agenda…
Iran, Russia and Turkey plan Syria’s future as Trump seeks an exit
ISTANBUL — The leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey met Wednesday for high-level talks on ending the Syrian war, cementing their influence on the outcome of…
Iraq may operate against Islamic State inside Syria – expert
BAGHDAD, April 4 (Reuters) – Iraq may carry out special forces operations against Islamic State militants in neighbouring Syria to stop them infiltrating back into…