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

News

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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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

Features

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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Iraq-Syria borders ‘impenetrable’, says interior ministry

The ministry said that relevant authorities over the past two years have made great strides in fortifying Iraq’s international borders

Dec. 02, 2024

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Should the world be concerned with Turkish interference in Syria

How much control does Turkey exert on the rebel groups?

Paul Davis

Dec. 02, 2024

Opinion

Syrian opposition groups seize control of Tal Rifaat from SDF amid intense clashes

Tensions escalate across northern Syria as armed factions clash with Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Tal Rifaat and neighboring areas, prompting the SDF to send reinforcements to Manbij

Dec. 01, 2024

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Syrian army regains key villages in Hama province as Astana guarantors hold talks

The Syrian army has regained control of several villages in northern Hama following fierce clashes with armed opposition groups.

Dec. 01, 2024

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US blames Assad’s regime for events in Syria

Washington’s arch foes, Moscow and Tehran, have been the main supporters of Assad’s regime throughout the Syrian civil war

Dec. 01, 2024

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