An Islamic State (IS) attack in southern Syria has marked the group’s first acknowledged assault on forces aligned with the countryโs newly established government since the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad. The incident, confirmed by multiple monitoring organizations, underscores the enduring threat posed by militant groups amid Syriaโs ongoing political transition. According to reports, the attack targeted a Syrian …
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US to pull 1,000 troops from Syria
The Pentagon has confirmed that the United States will significantly scale down its military presence in Syria, reducing the number of deployed troops to fewer than 1,000 over the coming months. This marks a notable shift in Washingtonโs long-standing role in countering the Islamic State (IS) in the region. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced the decision on Friday, stating that …
Read More »Syria claims foiling Islamic State attack on Sayyida Zeinab shrine
Syrian intelligence under the countryโs new leadership has reportedly foiled a plot by the Islamic State (IS) to bomb the Shiite shrine of Sayyida Zeinab in a Damascus suburb. State media announced the arrests of individuals involved in the plan, attributing the information to an unnamed official from the General Intelligence Service. According to the official, the intelligence agency is …
Read More »UN Council Urges ‘Inclusive, Syrian-Led’ Political Process
The UN Security Council has called for a Syrian-led political process following the removal of President Bashar al-Assad. In its first statement on the situation in Syria, the Council emphasized the need for an inclusive political process that should culminate in elections. It also stressed the importance of respecting Syria’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. The statement, released late on …
Read More »Blinken Kicks Off Syria Crisis Tour with Arrival in Jordan
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Jordan on Thursday to begin a diplomatic mission in the wake of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s removal from power. Blinken’s first stop was Aqaba, where he met with King Abdullah II and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to discuss the rapidly changing situation in Syria. He is also scheduled to travel to Turkey …
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