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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.

ISIS fighters.
Iraqi security forces stand at the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran after Iraq closed the crossing following airstrikes on the Iranian side that security sources said killed an Iraqi citizen, Iraq, April 4, 2026.

Iraq braces for renewed Iran conflict after 1,000 strikes on Kurdistan, 600 militia attacks

IDF soldiers on Israel's border with Syria, September 9, 2025.

WATCH: Netanyahu says that IDF 'made sure' Syria 'understood' that Turkey unwelcome in region

Missiles are displayed during a military parade held by the Houthis, who are armed primarily by the IRGC.

Iran's IRGC claims it targeted US command center in Syria, state media reports


US military says it shot down an Iranian-made drone in Syria

The drone was attempting to conduct reconnaissance on an US patrol base when it was shot down.

 A drone flies during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 24, 2022.

Assad says Turkey talks must be based on ending 'occupation'

Syrian President said that there will be talks with Turkey about ending the occupation of Syrian land and stopping the support for what he called terrorism.

 A TURKISH soldier waves a flag on Mount Barsaya, northeast of Afrin, Syria, in January 2018

Israel struck Iranian arms convoy along Syrian-Iraqi border - IDF chief

Kohavi says IDF had "perfect intelligence" to hit "Truck Number 8" out of a 25 truck caravan.

 The aftermath of airstrikes in eastern Syria.

Airstrikes on Iran militias in eastern Syria blamed on Israel

Arabic-language media reported that 25 Iran-backed militants were killed and 10 others were wounded.

Illustrative image of an airstrike.

Israeli officials claim to have destroyed 90% of Iran's military operations in Syria

According to officials, Israel has succeeded in almost completely curbing Iran's ability to transfer weapons to Syria and to manufacture weapons there.

The Israeli Air Force works to fight new and developing threats across the region

The IRGC in Crimea? The Russia-Iran model for Syria moves to Ukraine - analysis

The Iranians reportedly went to Ukraine to aid Russia’s war effort and help with technical issues relating to the drones. They help the Russians learn to fly the drones.

Members of a special IRGC force attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2022.

US military base in Syria targeted in failed rocket attack

Iran-backed militants targeted the US military's Green Village base in Syria in retaliation after violence arose between the militants and US armed forces.

 Rocket fired by Iran-backed groups towards base hosting US forces in northeastern Syria, January 5, 2022

Israel allegedly targets Damascus airport once more in overnight strike

Israel reportedly carried out an airstrike on Damascus International airport and other positions south of Damascus, killing five Syrian soldiers.

Ofek 1 images of Damascus International Airport

IDF detects limited Iranian, Hezbollah withdrawal from Syria

Inside Israel's fight to thwart Tehran’s aspirations of regional hegemony and to thwart the smuggling of advanced weaponry to Hezbollah in Lebanon from Iran.

 A ROAD is decorated with banners depicting Syria’s President Bashar Assad, and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the Lebanese village al-Ain, close to the border with Syria.

Amid airstrikes, Iran nuclear talks, all eyes are on Syria - analysis

With Russia working closely with Iran and potentially acquiring their drones, the ramifications loom over the Middle East, and especially over Syria.  

 POSTERS DEPICT the Hezbollah, Syrian and Iranian leaders near the Lebanese-Syrian border. How can we ignore that Russia allows attacks against targets of Iran and its proxies in Syria?