December 2024
Pentagon: Ceasefire Between Syrian Kurds and Turkey Remains in Effect
The Pentagon confirmed that a ceasefire between U.S.-backed Kurdish forces and Turkey remains in effect despite conflicting statements from Turkish officials. The Syrian Democratic Forces,…
Turkey Grants Kurdish Party Permission to Meet Abdullah Ocalan in Prison
Turkey has allowed the HDP to meet with Abdullah Ocalan in prison, marking the first such meeting in nearly a decade. This comes after a…
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…
12 People Killed in Munitions Factory Explosion in Turkey
A powerful explosion at a munitions factory in northwestern Turkey killed 13 people and injured four others. Local authorities are investigating the cause, which is…
Khamenei's Ambitions for Rebuilding Proxy Forces and a Darkening Outlook
Ali Khamenei outlined his vision for the 'Resistance Front' post-Assad's regime, denying the proxy nature of its groups while threatening critics. His remarks reflect an…
The Key Role of Women in the New Syria, Promises of the New Head of Women's Affairs Office
Aisha al-Dibs, the new head of the Women's Affairs Office in Syria, emphasizes the importance of women's roles in the reconstruction of Syria and calls…
Leader of Syrian Rebels Says All Weapons, Including Kurdish Arms, Will Come Under Government Control
Ahmad al-Shar'aa, leader of the Syrian rebels, announced that all weapons, including those of Kurdish groups, will come under government control as armed groups prepare…
Iran's Chamber of Commerce Warns About Worker Layoffs Due to Power Outages
The head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce's Industry Commission warns of potential layoffs in the industrial sector due to ongoing power outages and a…
Erdogan Calls on Foreign Countries to Stop Supporting Syrian Kurds
Turkish President Erdogan urged foreign nations to stop supporting Syrian Kurdish fighters after Assad's potential overthrow, equating them with ISIS. This reflects Turkey's ongoing efforts…
U.S. Diplomats Meet with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham Representatives in Damascus
Senior U.S. diplomats are meeting with representatives of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham in Damascus, marking the first official engagement since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government.…
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…
France Seeks to Lift Sanctions and Begin Reconstruction in Syria; Main Condition: Comprehensive Power Transfer
France is set to host an international meeting next month to discuss lifting sanctions and aiding Syria's reconstruction, contingent upon a power transfer from Bashar…
The Fig Tree of Temples by Mohammad Rasoulof Listed Among Oscar's Initial Nominees
The film 'The Fig Tree of Temples' by Mohammad Rasoulof has been nominated for the Oscars, representing Germany, despite being produced without Iranian government approval.…
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…
United World Wrestling Names Fardin Heydati as 'Emerging Star' of the Year
Fardin Heydati, a young Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler, has been named the 'Emerging Star' of 2024 by United World Wrestling. His recent achievements, including a gold…
A Syrian Political Prisoner's Account of 13 Years of Hunger and Torture for an Interview
Samer Mando, a Syrian political prisoner, recounts his 13 years of imprisonment and torture under the Assad regime after speaking to French journalists about the…
US Efforts to Bring Travis Timmerman Back from Syria
The US is working to bring Travis Timmerman, a citizen found in Syria, back home after his release from prison following the overthrow of Bashar…
Blinken's Visit to Jordan to Review the Situation in Syria
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Jordan to discuss the situation in Syria, focusing on human rights and the need for a new inclusive…
Israeli Defense Minister's Reaction to Khamenei: Tehran is Responsible for the Fall of Its Ally
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Iran is responsible for the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, countering Khamenei's claims of a US-Israel conspiracy. The…
Khamenei Claims the Fall of Assad's Regime Was a 'Joint Plan' by the US and Israel with Help from a Neighboring Country
Supreme Leader Khamenei accused the US and Israel of orchestrating the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, implicating a neighboring country, likely Turkey, in the…
Turkey in Syria: From Preparing for Operations to a Golden Opportunity After Assad's Fall
The article discusses Turkey's growing influence in Syria following the potential fall of Bashar al-Assad, highlighting Turkey's support for opposition groups and its strategic interests…
Senior US Congress Member Warns Turkey Against Attacking Syrian Kurds
Lindsey Graham warns Turkey against military action against Syrian Kurds, citing the risk of ISIS prisoner escapes and regional instability. He emphasizes the need for…
Mehrdad Farahmand, Middle East Analyst: The Balance of Power in the Region has Shifted in Favor of Turkey
Recent changes in Syria are reshaping the strategic landscape of the region, potentially leading to a new political order. The insights come from Mehrdad Farahmand,…
The Timeline of Fourteen Years of Civil War in Syria
The article chronicles the fourteen-year civil war in Syria, detailing key events from the initial protests against Bashar al-Assad to the recent fall of his…
Power Outage Across Cuba for the Third Time in Two Months
Cuba experienced a nationwide power outage for the third time in two months due to technical failures and ongoing economic crises exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.…
What We Know About the Details of the Rebels' Operations in Syria and the Armed Groups Involved
Armed clashes in northern Syria have escalated, with rebels launching operations against the Assad government, particularly in Aleppo and Idlib. The 'Response to Aggression' operation…
Syrian and Russian Airstrikes Against Assad's Opponents; Araqchi Travels to Damascus
Russian and Syrian airstrikes have intensified in Idlib, resulting in casualties and prompting a counteroffensive by the Syrian army against opposition forces in Aleppo. Iranian…