Ahmed al-Sharaa

With regime change in Syria and political order in Lebanon, Iran is losing control

As the Lebanese state grows stronger and Hezbollah weaker, Iran can see its power in Lebanon slipping away. Assad’s successor as Syria’s president is clearly not inclined to allow Iran much power.

Syria's Sharaa rejects Kurdish demands for decentralization

Syria's Islamist leaders opposed Kurdish calls for decentralization, while Kurdish parties endorsed a vision for a democratic, decentralized Syria.

27/04/2025

Historic Kurdish conference paves way for unity in Syria

Kurdish parties in eastern Syria united to push for a decentralized, democratic Syria. They seek integration with Damascus after years of division and conflict.

Syrian President meeting with Iraqi intel chief causes controversy with pro-Iran officials in Iraq

Sharaa overthrew the Assad regime, which was close to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and many pro-Iranian militias in Iraq fought in Syria during the civil war, backing Assad.

Syria will not be a 'source of threat' to Israel, letter to Washington says

The interim government formed a committee "to monitor the activities of Palestinian factions" in a bid to ease US sanctions.

By REUTERS
26/04/2025

Syria wants peace with Israel under one condition, congressman reveals

In an exclusive interview with the 'Post', congressman Stutzman said Syria's president said he was open to normalizing ties with Israel.

 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa seen with the background of Syrian and Israeli flags

Syria is willing to join the Abraham Accords, Sharaa tells US rep

Mills says that he will deliver a note for Donald Trump from the Syrian president.

UK lifts sanctions against Syria's defense ministry and intelligence agencies

A notice posted online by the British finance ministry said that 12 entities no longer subject to an asset freeze.

By REUTERS
24/04/2025

Syrian forces detain two ‘Palestinian leaders in Damascus’

This comes after the new Islamist leadership in Damascus cut ties with the Islamic Republic.

Syrian President al-Sharaa meets US congressman

Syrian President al-Sharaa met US Congressman Mills in Damascus to discuss reconstruction and easing sanctions in the first such meeting since he took office.

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