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Israeli strike in eastern Lebanon kills four near Syrian border
An Israeli drone strike in eastern Lebanon killed four people on Sunday evening after targeting a vehicle near the Syrian border, according to Lebanese state media reports. The incident occurred near ...
U.S. Central Command announces extensive airstrikes against ISIS in Syria
The U.S. Central Command has announced that it conducted a series of significant airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria, aiming to disrupt and defeat the terrorist group's capabilities within the re...
Immediate: Pentagon sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East
The United States has deployed a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East region as part of ongoing strategic military maneuvers and tension management....
U.S. Central Command Announces Widespread Raids Against ISIS in Syria
The U.S. Central Command has announced extensive airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria as part of ongoing anti-terrorist operations....
Risk of missteps hangs over U.S.-backed ceasefire deal in northeast Syria
The success of a recently signed ceasefire agreement backed by the United States in northeastern Syria is being closely monitored as it evaluates the capability of Syria's recent leadership to bring a...
Analysis-Risk of missteps hangs over US-backed ceasefire deal in northeast Syria
An analysis by Reuters discusses a U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement in northeastern Syria that leaves significant unresolved issues regarding Kurdish autonomy. With central government forces having adv...
USA: Sending Second Airborne Transport Aircraft to Middle East
The United States is deploying a second airborne transport aircraft to the Middle East as part of ongoing military operations and support missions in the region....
Al-Monitor: US Withdraws Troops from At-Tanf Base in Syria
According to Al-Monitor, the United States has withdrawn its troops from the At-Tanf base located near the Syrian border with Jordan and Iraq. The withdrawal of forces indicates a shift in American st...
Pentagon Sends Largest US Aircraft Carrier to Middle East
The Pentagon has dispatched the largest aircraft carrier of the United States to the Middle East to reinforce military presence and strategic security measures in the region....
US pulls out of strategic military base and hands it over to Syria
The United States has completed its withdrawal from the strategic al-Tanf garrison in Syria, handing over control to Syrian forces. The base's closure is a signal of improved US-Syria relations that c...
US Abandons Key Military Base in Syria
The United States has evacuated a significant military base in Syria, marking a reduction in its presence within the country....
US troops handover al-Tanf military base to Syria
The US and Syrian governments confirmed that American troops have withdrawn from Al-Tanf military base on Syria's border with Jordan and Iraq, handing it over to the Syrian army as part of a broader U...
Syrian Army Takes Control of Military Base as U.S. Troops Pull Out
The Syrian army has taken over control of a military base from which U.S. troops were recently withdrawn. This move reflects the changing dynamics in Syria's conflict zones and highlights shifts in re...
Trump Sends Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States has dispatched a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East region as part of increased military presence in response to unspecified threat...
Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after handover from US
The Syrian military claims control of the al-Tanf base previously occupied by U.S. troops as part of operations against ISIS....
Pentagon Prepares to Deploy Another Aircraft Carrier to the Middle East
The Pentagon is preparing to position an additional aircraft carrier in the Middle East, aiming to reinforce its military presence and strategic capabilities in the region....
Pentagon Prepares Second Aircraft Carrier for Deployment to Middle East - WSJ
The Pentagon is preparing a second aircraft carrier for deployment to the Middle East as tensions escalate in the region....
US military pulls out of Syria’s Al-Tanf garrison in major shift
The US has withdrawn its forces from the Al-Tanf garrison in Syria, which was initially used to combat Islamic State (IS) on the Syria-Iraq border but later served for monitoring Iranian military acti...
Pentagon Ready to Deploy Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East
The Pentagon has prepared for the deployment of a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal....
Turkey has erased America's project... Details from Sinjar
The article discusses Turkey's actions against US-backed groups such as the YPG (People's Protection Units) in the Sinjar region and how these moves have disrupted American strategic projects aimed at...
Syria’s Post-Assad Pulse Check
In December 2024, forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham defeated Assad regime forces, resulting in the collapse of the regime and a new president, Ahmed al Sharaa. Al Sharaa has been praised for his prag...
Former senior US diplomat urges Congress to keep US troops in Syria
A former senior US diplomat and Syria specialist, James Jeffrey, urged lawmakers on Tuesday to keep American troops stationed in Syria until there is a resolution for the mission against Islamic State...
Women and children face abuse in Syria’s al-Roj camp amid chaotic handover
Concerns are rising for women and children held in Syria’s al-Roj camp under the Islamic State detention amid a chaotic handover from Kurdish authorities to the Syrian government. Female detainees rep...
US Launches Renewed Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
U.S. aircraft, drones, and attack helicopters have conducted significant airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Syria as part of an intensified air campaign targeting the remaining fighters....
US Sends Its Largest Plane Carrier to Middle East: We Need to Reach an Agreement
The United States has deployed its largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East in a strategic move aimed at fostering diplomatic agreements and stabilizing the region....
Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after handover from US
The Syrian military claims control of the al-Tanf base formerly occupied by U.S. troops fighting against the Islamic State group....
Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after handover from US
According to Syrian military statements, Syrian forces have assumed control of the al-Tanf base, which was previously operated by U.S. troops as part of the ongoing fight against the Islamic State gro...
US May Send Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East
The United States is considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East region amidst growing tensions. This move would add further military presence in the area and could serve as a det...
Turkey weighs repatriation of 2,000 IS suspects for trial at home
Turkey is considering repatriating over 2,000 Islamic State (IS) suspects currently detained in northern Syria to prosecute them within its judicial system, according to local news outlets. The Turkis...
Syria’s al-Hol camp emptied of foreigners, sources say
According to diplomatic and local NGO sources, Syria's al-Hol camp has been largely cleared of the 6,200 foreign nationals originally held there after the control was transferred from Kurdish-led forc...
US military says it completed Syria mission to transfer ISIS members to Iraq
The U.S. military has completed a 23-day mission in Syria involving the transfer of over 5,700 adult male Islamic State (ISIS) fighters from detention facilities to Iraqi custody. The operation began ...
Trump Administration Sending Another Aircraft Carrier to Middle East
The Trump administration is deploying another aircraft carrier group to the Middle East region as part of increased military presence and deterrence measures....
US Abandons Key Military Base in Syria
The United States has reportedly vacated one of its important military bases in Syria, marking another significant step in the ongoing withdrawal from the region....
Majority of Arabs oppose normalisation with Israel, pan-Arab survey finds
A recent pan-Arab poll by the Arab Center Washington DC reveals that more than a quarter of all Arabs perceive Israel as posing the greatest threat to their region. The survey found stark regional dif...
100 non-Syrian Kurds return to PKK’s Qandil stronghold under SDF-Damascus deal
Under a U.S.-brokered agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian government, 100 non-Syrian Kurdish fighters associated with the PKK have been transferred from Syria to Iraq's...
Trump Should Step Up Pressure: Putin’s War Machine Starting to Show Strains - NYT
The article discusses that President Trump should increase pressure on Russia due to perceived weaknesses in the Russian military's operations in conflict zones such as Syria and Ukraine, according to...
Why Israel's expanding occupation in Syria presents a critical legal test
The article discusses how Israeli forces have expanded their military control beyond the Golan Heights into parts of southern Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime. This expansion includes ...
Pentagon Prepares Second Aircraft Carrier USS George H. W. Bush for Deployment in Middle East
The Pentagon is preparing the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush for deployment in the Middle East as part of ongoing military operations and regional strategy adjustments....
How Russia Uses Nerve Chips Against Syria
The article discusses speculations and theories about the alleged use of technologically advanced nerve chips by Russia in strategic operations within Syria. It highlights concerns over potential cybe...
US Conducts 10 Aerial Strikes Against ISIS Positions in Syria
The United States has conducted ten aerial strikes against positions of Daesh (ISIS) in Syria....
Rubio holds joint talks with Syria's FM and SDF commander in Munich
During the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Senator Marco Rubio held discussions with Syria's Foreign Minister and the commanding general of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The SDF chief de...
Iraq says about 3,000 Islamic State prisoners transferred from Syria
Iraq has transferred approximately 3,000 Islamic State (ISIS) detainees from Syrian prisons back to Iraq, and the process is ongoing. Fuad Hussein, Iraqi Foreign Minister, disclosed this information d...
In milestone, US pulls out of strategic Syria base and hands it over to Damascus
The U.S. military has completed its withdrawal from the al-Tanf garrison in Syria, handing control over to Syrian forces. This move is seen as a step towards enhancing U.S.-Syrian ties and could poten...
Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after handover from US
The Syrian military claims to have assumed control of the al-Tanf base previously operated by U.S. troops in their campaign against ISIS....
Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after handover from US
According to Syrian military reports, Syrian government forces have assumed control of the al-Tanf base which was previously operated by U.S. troops as part of anti-Islamic State operations....
At Damascus book fair, Islamist titles and Kurdish culture echo big shifts
The Damascus International Book Fair, held for the first time since Assad's ousting, features Islamist literature and displays of Kurdish culture, indicating significant changes in Syria's cultural la...
What War With Iran Would Look Like
The article explores potential military scenarios involving Iran, analyzing possible U.S. and allied responses to Iranian threats or attacks. It considers the likelihood of broader regional conflicts ...
US-Kurdish Relations: From ‘Betrayal’ to Disillusion
The U.S. envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, stated that the role of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces as primary fighters against the Islamic State is becoming obsolete. This came after Damascus's tr...
Lebanon says 'toxic' chemical spray by Israel constitutes environmental crime
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has accused Israel of committing an environmental and health crime by spraying a 'toxic substance' over southern Lebanese towns, citing this as a violation of Lebanon's ...
US hits dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria amid base withdrawals
The United States conducted airstrikes on multiple Islamic State (IS) targets over a period of ten days, coinciding with the handover of the al-Tanf Garrison to Syrian military control. This ongoing o...
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