June 12, 2025 CENTCOM eliminates ISIS plotter responsible for threatening US citizens, partners and civilians CENTCOM forces conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria killing ISIS official Rakhim Boev who was planning operations threatening U.S. citizens and allies.
June 3, 2025 US citizen who fought for ISIS in Syria sentenced to 10 years in prison A naturalized U.S. citizen who pleaded guilty to receiving military training from the Islamic State in Syria was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
May 31, 2025 Momentum builds for Israel-Syria peace as Trump reboots regional diplomacy Since Trump’s Mideast trip, some Syrians have begun openly calling for peace with Israel as reports of rare direct talks between the two nations hint at a shift in dynamics after decades of hostility.
May 28, 2025 Federal judge issues $20M verdict against Syria for torture of US citizen taken captive in 2019 St. Louis native Sam Goodwin told Fox News Digital the court's verdict signifies human rights abuses won’t be "tolerated or forgotten." He was awarded about $20 million in damages.
May 26, 2025 Trump’s gamble in normalizing relations with Syria in the face of Iran: ‘high-risk, high-reward’ Trump's Syria policy shift lifts sanctions, aiming to deter Iranian influence and stabilize the region, despite risks of empowering jihadist elements.
May 25, 2025 Ukraine, Russia prisoner swap not a 'confidence building measure' that will lead to peace negotiations: Ex-CIA station chief Former CIA station chief and Fox News contributor Dan Hoffman discusses Ukraine and Russia exchanging prisoners amid new strikes, the waiving of sanctions on Syria and talks between the U.S. and Iran.
May 23, 2025 Syria granted sanctions waiver by Trump administration to encourage rebuilding Syria receives sanctions relief under Trump, allowing reconstruction while prohibiting transactions benefiting Russia, Iran, or Assad regime supporters.
May 23, 2025 US Ambassador Barrack named special envoy to Syria amid sanctions relief plan U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack to lead as Special Envoy for Syria, aiding in sanctions relief and regional stability efforts.
May 20, 2025 MORNING GLORY: A triumphant trip for Trump President Donald Trump had a very successful trip to the Middle East, but only time will tell if his visit with Syria's president will pay off.
May 18, 2025 Trump special envoy sheds light on returning Edan Alexander to his family Special Envoy for Hostage Response Adam Boehler on President Donald Trump's meeting with the Syrian president, the negotiations with Hamas over hostages and the release of Edan Alexander.
