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May 11, 2026

Iran regime power players may eye Russia in Assad-style escape as US talks falter: expert

An expert warns Iran's IRGC leadership may flee to Russia amid regime instability after high-stakes U.S. negotiations collapsed and military fractures deepen.

May 4, 2026

Brief alcohol ban in Damascus sparks concerns about President al-Sharaa's vision for Syria

Critics warn new restrictions could signal a shift toward more bans under President Ahmed al-Sharaa given his previous ties to jihadist terror groups.

April 6, 2026

IDF confirms IRGC intel chief killed; Quds Force commander also eliminated in strike

Israel announces IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi was killed in a precision strike that also took out Quds Force special operations commander Bagheri.

April 1, 2026

Turkey’s NATO role under scrutiny amid new report on Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood ties

A new Foundation for Defense of Democracies report alleges Turkey under Erdogan has shifted toward Islamist movements, raising NATO alliance concerns ahead of a July summit in Ankara, Turkey.

March 18, 2026

Former Assad-era prison chief convicted of torture in US federal court, marking a historic first

Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian prison chief, was found guilty of torture and immigration fraud charges, becoming the first Assad-era official convicted in a U.S. court.

February 26, 2026

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to end temporary protected status for Syrian migrants

In a new filing, the Trump administration is requesting that the Supreme Court intervene so that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem can end TPS for Syrians.

February 19, 2026

US thwarted near-catastrophic prison break of 6,000 ISIS fighters in Syria

U.S. officials prevented catastrophic ISIS prison break in Syria by secretly moving nearly 6,000 "worst of the worst" detainees to Iraq in major operation.

February 18, 2026

Trump orders complete withdrawal of all troops from Syria within two months: report

U.S. reportedly preparing to withdraw all 1,000 troops from Syria within two months, ending decade-long ISIS mission as Trump reshapes Middle East.

February 14, 2026

US military in Syria carries out 10 strikes on more than 30 ISIS targets: photos

U.S. forces conducted ten strikes against over 30 ISIS targets in Syria as part of ongoing counterterrorism operations to prevent the group's resurgence.

February 12, 2026

US forces complete withdrawal from strategic al-Tanf Garrison in Syria

The U.S. military has completed its withdrawal from al-Tanf Garrison in southern Syria, handing over control to government forces.