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U.S. in direct contact with new Syrian leaders

Reuters on MSN · 19h

Before his ouster, Syria's Assad told Iran that Turkey was aiding rebels to unseat him

In the final days leading to his ouster, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad complained to Iran's foreign minister that Turkey was actively supporting Sunni rebels in their offensive to topple him, two Iranian officials told Reuters this week.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says

Blinken would not discuss details of the contacts but said it was important for the U.S. to convey messages to the group about its conduct and how it intends to govern in a transition period.

The Washington Post · 1d

U.S. officials in direct contact with Syria’s new leaders

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. government is communicating with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which remains on a State Department terrorism list.

Iran, Assad and Syria

Associated Press · 6d

Analysis: Collapse of Syria’s Assad is a blow to Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’

For Iran’s theocratic government, it keeps getting worse. Its decadeslong strategy of building an “Axis of Resistance” supporting militant groups and proxies around the region is falling apart.

Analysis: How does Assad’s ouster in Syria affect Iran’s influence over the region?

The Bashar al-Assad regime’s rapid collapse deals a heavy blow to Iran’s “axis of resistance” and its ability to project power in the region, and it raises fears Iran will focus more on developing its nuclear program.

Assad's fall in Syria weakens Iran but may fuel Islamist resurgence

Assad, after rebel forces swept into Damascus this weekend, shattered Iran's network of influence in the Middle East but Israel, the United States and Arab powers must now deal with the risk of instability and extremism from the mosaic of forces that replaces him.

Syria, Israel

Israel’s Unprecedented 2024 Airstrikes Against Lebanon, Iran And Syria

Each of these operations was highly significant, but the fact they all occurred within a mere three months is without precedent in a region that endured decades of war.

The New York Times · 19h

Israel Strikes Military Sites in Syria, Monitor Says

The Israeli military hit weapons depots and air defenses, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Israel has said it aims to keep military equipment out of the hands of extremists after rebels seized power a week ago.

Business Insider · 1d

Photos show how Israeli airstrikes wiped out remnants of Assad's military in Syria

Israel destroyed Syrian military aircraft, warships, and weapons facilities to stop rebel groups from using them after the fall of the Assad regime.

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Syria live updates: US aircraft carrier strike group arrives in Middle East

Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in a lightning-quick ...

Foreign Affairs1h

How to Hold Syria Together

Sam Heller is an Analyst and a Fellow with Century International, the Century Foundation’s center for international research ...

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Exclusive: Iran in direct contact with groups in Syria's new leadership, Iranian official says

Iran has opened a direct line of communication with rebels in Syria's new leadership since its ally Bashar al-Assad was ...

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Iran Begins to Evacuate Military Officials and Personnel From Syria

Iran began to evacuate its military commanders and personnel from Syria on Friday, according to regional officials and three ...

4don MSN

Iran reels from ‘tectonic shift’ in Middle East amid scramble for Syria

As Iran deals with the strategic setback of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, a vicious cycle of confrontation and ...

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Trump ‘considering proposal to strike Iran’s nuclear programme’

Donald Trump, the incoming US president, is said to be considering an American attack on Iran’s nuclear sites.

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