Syrian army

Syria's Kurdish-led SDF dissolves as part of integration with Damascus

"We announce today the end of the mission of the Syrian Democratic Forces and announce with full responsibility its dissolution as an independent military force," SDF commander Mazloum Abdi said.

Members of Syrian Democratic Forces react after withdrawing from the front lines on the outskirts of the town of Tel Hamis following the agreement between the SDF and the Damascus government, which stipulates the withdrawal of the Syrian army and the SDF, in Qamishli, Syria, February 13, 2026.
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi, attends an interview with Reuters in al-Shadadi, Syria.

Syrian Democratic Forces commander lands in Damascus for national unification talks - report

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Damascus, Syria, August 22, 2026.

Israel strike in Syria may push US to broker deal between Jerusalem and Damascus - analysis

Cars and coaches line up at al-Tanf crossing on the border between Iraq and Syria, some 300 km southeast of Damascus March 20, 2003. Border traffic remained normal after the start of a U.S.-led attack on Iraq at dawn on Thursday, despite fears that there would be an influx of refugees.

Syrian military raises alert level amid movements near Iraqi border


Strike shows Middle East that borders don’t matter

The launch comes after Iran had blamed Washington and Riyadh for the Ahvaz attack, claiming that they support groups in southwest Iran who oppose the regime.

A general view of the attack during the military parade in Ahvaz, Iran, 2018

Syria denies Israeli airstrike on airbase outside Damascus

State news says explosions caused by short circuit, not by Israeli missiles.

A missile is seen crossing over Damascus, Syria April 14, 2018. SANA/Handout via REUTERS

Lebanese report: Syrian officials met with U.S. in June

The report, which claims to provide an account of a US offer to the Syrian regime, is interesting for some of the details it provides and the agenda it seeks to fulfill.

Soldiers loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad forces are deployed at al-Qadam area near Yarmouk Palestinian camp in Damascus, Syria April 29, 2018.

Syrian army gains full control of Yarmouk Basin from Islamic State

Between 1,000 and 1,500 IS insurgents who had been holding their ground in the area yielded under intensive Russian bombing from the air, a regional intelligence source said.

Soldiers walk past damaged buildings in Yarmouk Palestinian camp in Damascus

Israel must stop Syrian advance southward

Israel must draw the lessons from the successful Russian intervention in Syria – only to do the exact opposite.

Forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad are deployed in al-Ghariya al-Gharbiya in Deraa province, Syria in this handout released on June 30, 2018

Report: Russian airstrikes creep toward Golan, rebels reject surrender

The Syrian regime and Russian air force have been careful not to carry out airstrikes within 10 kilometers of the 1974 ceasefire line on the Golan.

Rebel fighters from 'Jaysh al-Sunna' gesture as they ride a vehicle in Tel Mamo village, in the southern countryside of Aleppo, Syria

Syrian offensive knocks hospitals out of service

President Bashar al-Assad, whose forces have already driven rebels out of all areas near the capital Damascus this year, is aiming to restore control over rebel-held areas at the borders with Jordan.

Soldiers loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad forces are deployed at al-Qadam area near Yarmouk Palestinian camp in Damascus, Syria April 29, 2018.

A balanced and determined message

Even on this latest attack in Syria it was claimed Trump would have to get Congress’s approval.

Soldiers loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad forces are deployed at al-Qadam area near Yarmouk Palestinian camp in Damascus,Syria April 29,2018

Syrian Observatory says war has killed more than half a million

About 85 percent of the dead were civilians killed by the forces of the Syrian government and its allies.

A man holds a child after an airstrike in the besieged town of Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria February 7, 2018.

Russia suspected of Syria bombing that killed 30 civilians

Backed by Russian strikes, government forces have escalated military operations against Eastern Ghouta in recent months.

Russian Sukhoi Su-25 jet fighters