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Damascus struggles to assert control in southern Syria amid ISIS threat, Druze tensions - analysis
Southern Syria is particularly complex for several reasons. One reason is the continued Israeli raids along the border.
Iraq braces for renewed Iran conflict after 1,000 strikes on Kurdistan, 600 militia attacks
WATCH: Netanyahu says that IDF 'made sure' Syria 'understood' that Turkey unwelcome in region
Iran's IRGC claims it targeted US command center in Syria, state media reports
Syria intercepts massive Hezbollah arms shipment hidden inside oil tanker from Iraq
"A search uncovered a cache of weapons that included long-range missiles, guided anti-tank missiles and drones," SANA reported.
Iraq's PM arrives in Washington as US presses Baghdad on Iran-backed militias - analysis
Iraq is already a kind of frontline between the US and Iran. After the US and Israel began strikes on Iran on February 28, the Iranians operationalized militias in Iraq.
Israel refused normalization with Syria at last minute, says Al-Sharaa
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said that although his government reached good points, Israel changed its mind "at the last minute."
Bondi Beach vigil, Army Radio closure - December 21, 2025
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Secret Iranian underground base supposedly revealed in new footage from Syria
For years, the base was the subject of interest because it had an entrance to a large underground tunnel and was likely being used by the IRGC to transfer weapons via Syria to Hezbollah.
Iran rushing to rearm Mideast terror proxies after IDF, US strikes on Tehran - WSJ
Despite the denials from Tehran, there is mounting evidence that Iran continues to send military aid to these groups, demonstrating its determination to retain influence over its militia allies.
Trump: Countries expressed interest in joining Abraham Accords after Iran strikes
"I wouldn’t allow Iran to enrich uranium.” Trump also stated, “Iran is not currently considering returning to its nuclear project.”
US raises flag in Damascus: New envoy signals shift in US–Syria relations post-Assad - analysis
For the first time since 2012, the flag was raised as the new US Envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, arrived in Damascus.
Saudi authorities release Iranian cleric arrested for bad mouthing Kingdom, Sunnah
Iranian cleric Ghasemian was arrested in Mecca for insulting Saudi Arabia but was quickly released and returned to Iran before completing Hajj. Both countries downplayed the incident.
From Ba’athist rule to uncertainty: Syria’s fragile future – opinion
Can Syria rebuild a united future after the collapse of Assad’s regime?
