Syrian army pushes rebels 20 kilometers from Hama after intense clashes: Monitor

The Syrian army has pushed armed groups more than 20 kilometers away from Hama city after a week of heavy clashes in the province’s northern countryside.

Dec. 04, 2024

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Islamist-led rebels at gates of Syria’s fourth largest city of Hama: War monitor

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said late Tuesday that the Islamist rebels led by HTS were "now at the gates of Hama city,” shelling several neighborhoods. 

Dec. 04, 2024

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Iraqi parliament to host PM Sudani to discuss government’s measures amid regional turmoils

The Iraqi Parliament’s hosting of PM Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani was based on his request to discuss the government’s "policies and the measures it is taking to confront the challenges and developments taking place in the region since the events of October 7, 2023."

Dec. 04, 2024

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Iraqi PM Sudani, Turkey’s Erdogan discuss soaring tensions in Syria in phone call

Sudani told Erdogan that Iraq will not "stand idly by to watch the dangerous repercussions taking place in Syria, especially the ethnic cleansing of components and sects there, stressing that Iraq has previously been harmed by terrorism."

Dec. 03, 2024

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Iran-backed faction in Iraq urges Baghdad to deploy troops to Syria against rebel offensive

Kataib Hezbollah said that the Iraqi government "should take the initiative to send regular military forces in coordination with the Syrian government."

Dec. 03, 2024

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Syrian anti-government groups say open to establishing ‘distinguished relations’ with Iraq

A senior HTS leader told The New Region about the circumstances leading to their recent campaign, plans for the future, and intention to establish strong ties with Iraq

Dec. 03, 2024

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Syrian army says thwarted SDF-linked attack in Deir ez-Zor

The Syrian army said it repelled a dawn assault by the Deir ez-Zor Military Council, part of the Kurdish-led SDF, targeting villages in northeastern Syria, with the help of allied tribal forces.

Dec. 03, 2024

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Iranian FM accuses US, Israel of supporting ‘terrorism’ to destabilize Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the US and Israel, claiming they coordinated with terrorist organizations in Syria to undermine the country's stability.

Dec. 02, 2024

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Syria’s Assad, Iran’s Pezeshkian discuss regional stability amid escalations

Assad condemned foreign-backed efforts to destabilize Syria, while Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's commitment to supporting Syria in its fight against “terrorism”, warning that attacks on Syria’s unity threaten regional stability.

Dec. 02, 2024

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