December 2024
Operation by Ruling Groups in Syria Against Pro-Assad Militias Begins
Ruling groups in Syria have launched a military operation against pro-Assad militias, following the deaths of 14 members of anti-Assad groups. The operation is concentrated…
Advice to International Students: Return to the U.S. Before Trump's Inauguration
Several U.S. colleges are advising international students to return to the U.S. before Donald Trump's inauguration due to potential travel restrictions. This comes in light…
US Army Claims to Have Killed ISIS Leader in Deir ez-Zor, Syria
The US military has conducted an airstrike in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, killing ISIS leader Abu Yusuf and two other operatives. This operation is part of…
Pentagon Announces U.S. Troop Numbers in Syria Have Doubled
The Pentagon has announced that U.S. troop numbers in Syria have increased to nearly 2,000, doubling the previously reported figure of 900. This increase is…
U.S. Concern Over Turkey's Potential 'Attack' on Areas Controlled by Syrian Kurds
U.S. officials express concern over Turkey's military buildup along the Syrian border, indicating a potential large-scale attack on Kurdish areas. President-elect Trump acknowledges Turkey's control…
American Citizen Released from Assad's Prison Transferred Out of Syria
Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old American citizen, was released from a Syrian prison and transferred out of Syria by U.S. military forces. He had been missing…
U.S. State Department: No Financial Benefit to the Islamic Republic from Iraq Exemption
The U.S. State Department clarified that funds from Iraq's electricity purchases will not benefit Iran, despite reports of a sanctions exemption allowing access to frozen…
Dutch Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Keeping a Slave in Syria
A Dutch woman, Hasna Arab, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for joining ISIS and enslaving an Yazidi woman in Syria. The court emphasized…
CENTCOM: The U.S. is Committed to the Permanent Defeat of ISIS
The U.S. is reaffirming its commitment to defeating ISIS in Syria and Iraq following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government. General Michael Kurilla of CENTCOM…
Pentagon: We Will Continue Our Presence in Eastern Syria to Prevent the Rise of ISIS
The U.S. will maintain its military presence in eastern Syria to prevent the resurgence of ISIS, as stated by Pentagon officials amidst ongoing conflict and…
Rapid Advance of Assad's Opponents Towards Homs Following Capture of Deir ez-Zor and Al-Bukamal
Syrian opposition forces have made significant advances, capturing Deir ez-Zor and reaching Homs, challenging Assad's regime. This shift is marked by the involvement of U.S.-backed…
Pentagon: US Forces Destroy Weapons in Eastern Syria
US forces destroyed a pickup truck with weapons in eastern Syria, citing an immediate threat from Iranian-backed militias. This action is part of ongoing tensions…