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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
Iranian military official claims United States is supporting ISIS
An Iranian military official claims to have evidence.
Iran loses thousands, 10 generals in Syria-Iraq wars
A report released by the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center assesses that Iran has lost thousands of fighters and more than 10 generals while engaging in the Syria-Iraq wars.
Delicate Syria talks to proceed this week
A UN envoy sent out invitations for the talks to begin in Geneva on Friday.
Khamenei: The US is a main cause of problems in the Middle East, not a solution
Iranian leader says US objectives in the Middle East are the opposite of Iran's and negotiating with Washington on regional issues is meaningless.
Rouhani says beating Syria militants is priority
Iranian President says removal of Assad would turn Syria into an extremist safe haven.
Best cases fall short for Iran Agreement
Iran spending billions to back Assad
An estimated $6 billion is spent annually by the Shi'ite regime on supporting its Syrian ally.
Al-Qaida affiliate vows to fight Hezbollah
“The assaults that Hezbollah is committing against Sunnis in Syria are not a secret anymore... Our target at this stage is to attack the Iranian party's strongholds.”
![Members of al-Qaida's Nusra Front [File]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/273554 "Members of al-Qaida's Nusra Front [File]")
WATCH: US issues footage of devastating airstrikes against ISIS targets
Jordanian warplanes are also featured as Hashemite Kingdom's efforts against jihadist groups increase.
![Air strikes against ISIS targets [file]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/273362 "Air strikes against ISIS targets [file]")
Assad vows not to let Tehran manipulate Syria's affairs: 'Iran has no ambitions in Syria'
Pressed on Iran's involvement in the conflict in 'Foreign Affairs' interview, Assad denies manipulation but does not answer allegations of Iranian missile facilities in Syria.