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In post-Assad era, Hezbollah’s shrinks to cells, smugglers, and cheap rockets - analysis
The Iranian proxy group once helped sustain Assad’s war machine; now it stands accused of running deniable operations with cheap hardware.
Bondi Beach vigil, Army Radio closure - December 21, 2025
US House votes to repeal 'Caesar' sanctions on Syria
Syria opens trial against suspects in mass killing of Alawite minorities, first since Assad's fall
Syrian Shi'ites and other minorities flee to Lebanon, fearing Islamist rule
At the border with Lebanon, where thousands of people were trying to leave Syria on Thursday, a dozen Shi'ite Muslims interviewed by Reuters described threats made against them.
What the new Middle East chessboard means for Israel - opinion
The collapse of Assad’s regime marks the start of a new and volatile chapter.
Syrian rioters set tomb of Hafez al-Assad ablaze in Qardaha
According to an initial report from AFP, rebel groups and bystanders torched the mausoleum of the ousted Syrian president's father in the Latakia region.
'Any sane country would do this': Bennett denies IDF advance on Damascus, outlines defensive needs
"Time will tell, but Al-Qaeda and Al-Nusra alumni don’t strike me as reasonable,” Bennett said.
Moscow extends lifeline to Assad, offers asylum to family
Despite Russia allegedly helping Assad, Syrian opposition forces have guaranteed the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic missions.
End of an era: Rebels, Syrian army declare fall of Assad regime
"To the displaced all over the world, free Syria awaits you," Syrian rebels announced on Telegram.
Assad flees Damascus, rebels liberate Sednaya military prison
Thousands in cars and on foot congregated at a main square in Damascus waving and chanting "Freedom," witnesses said.
Could the unrest in Syria spillover into Iraq? Iran seems to think so - analysis
Iran believes that Iraq is in danger - this means that Iran is worried militias it backs in Iraq could lose influence.
Words over actions: Iran's FM seeks to drum up support for Assad regime in Middle East - analysis
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed the United States and Israel were behind the latest unrest in Syria.
Syrian rebels gather momentum as Assad tries to shore up defense
The pace of events has stunned Arab capitals, Western officials say, raising their fears of a fresh wave of regional instability.
