Syria US

Far too early to lift US sanctions on Syria, lawmakers say

"We're all really happy that Assad is gone," Senator Jim Risch, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, told Reuters.

By REUTERS
13/12/2024

WH: US officials in touch with Israeli officials and Syrian opposition groups amid development

"We don't want to see any actor inside or outside take actions or do things or espouse policies or programs that run afoul of that process," Kirby said.

US to work with partners in Syria to manage risk after Assad toppled, Biden says

Biden said US forces on Sunday conducted a dozen precision strikes within Syria targeting camps and operatives of the terrorist group Islamic State.

By REUTERS
08/12/2024

Syrian President Assad's status remains unclear

There is little evidence that Syria's allies will step in to help Assad, CNN reported.

Netanyahu: 'Closely monitoring' Syria, Israel will enforce ceasefire deal with Lebanon

"We constantly monitor what is happening in Syria," Netanyahu said, referring to the Syrian rebel attack that began on Saturday.

The US's hypocrisy is infuriating - opinion

To preach to Israel about civilian deaths is hypocritical - the US should know better, given its track record.

US increases helicopter raids in Syria, targeting ISIS terrorists

This is the latest helicopter raid by US forces in Syria and appears to be part of an increase of these types of operations.

UN Human Rights chief calls for end to clashes in Syria's Deir ez-Zor region

Formerly united against Islamic State, the Kurdish-led SDF and the Military Council supported by Arab tribal leaders have been fighting for several weeks.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
21/09/2023

US, Iran, Turkey and Russia compete for influence in eastern Syria - analysis

What may have begun as local grievances has now evolved into much larger implications.

Clashes in Syria between tribes, US-backed SDF grow

People in the region are independent and have complex alliances and allegiances.

31/08/2023
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