A new era for Syria: Celebrating the end of the Assad regime
On January 9, 2025, Syrians celebrated a major milestone—the first month since Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow. This event ended over five decades of Assad family rule and almost 14 years of civil war. Assad fled to Russia on December 8 and has remained unseen since, signaling the start of a hopeful new chapter for Syria. Thousands […]
Iran expressed readiness to reopen embassy in Syria amid crises
December 24, 2024: Iran expressed its readiness to reopen its embassy in Damascus, following a dramatic shift in Syria’s political landscape after Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Iranian government spokeswoman Mohajerani confirmed that Tehran is actively engaged in diplomatic discussions with Damascus to open Iranian embassy. “Our approach to reopening embassies is diplomatic, as it always […]
New Syrian leader met top US diplomats in Damascus
Senior US diplomats met Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), in Damascus. This was the first formal meeting between the US and the man now leading Syria after his group overthrew President Bashar al-Assad two weeks ago. The talks were described as “good” and “productive” by Barbara Leaf, the […]
Israel expands military operations to Syrian front
December 8, 2024 — The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have shifted their primary battlefront to Syria, with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi declaring, “Starting tonight, the main battle front will move to Syria. We will start fighting on the Syrian front and will not allow anyone to reach our borders.” In the latest developments, […]
Syrian rebels bid farewell to President Assad’s regime by seizing Damascus
Syrian militants toppled al-Assad family rule after holding capital On Sunday, dramatic fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syrian President, was the culminating point of the power race between him and his opposite militants. The civil war resurfaced with recent attack on the city of Aleppo on 27th Nov 2024 by Hayat Tahriri al-Sham (HTS) from its […]
