Syria, Bashar al-Assad

Syrian rebels launch surprise offensive against Bashar al-Assad’s regime
Syrian rebels have launched a surprise offensive against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, a significant escalation in Syria’s civil war, which is raising concerns about a potential wider regional conflict in the Middle East.
Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted
Diminished support for the Syrian government from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia enabled opposition forces to take the initiative and seize new territory.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad vows to 'crush' rebels after government loses control of Aleppo
A government counterinsurgency recaptures several towns that had been overrun in recent days by rebels, the army says, as Russian strikes kill at least 19 people.
Syria's Assad vows to defend Aleppo as rebel forces advance
"We firmly support the Syrian government and army." It comes the day after Russia - a key ally of Assad's - launched air strikes on parts of Syria's second largest city It comes after a spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry confirmed that Araqchi will travel to Damascus tomorrow.
Assad breaks silence on situation in Syria after rebel offensive
The Syrian authorities rely on the help of allies to try to repel the offensive of anti-government forces that have launched a large-scale campaign in the Aleppo province. Anti-Assad forces have already taken control of dozens of villages and towns,
Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo in huge setback for Assad
The Syrian military rushed in reinforcements Sunday (December 1) in an attempt to push back insurgents from advancing farther after seizing Aleppo and surrounding strategic locations in an adjacent province in a surprise offensive.
In major setback to Syria's Assad, insurgents have taken most of Aleppo
The swift and surprise offensive is a huge embarrassment for Syria's President Bashar Assad and raised questions about his armed forces' preparedness.
What Tulsi Gabbard Has Said About Syria's Assad as Insurgents Seize Aleppo
Gabbard met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017 and two years later she said he was "not the enemy" of the U.S.
What's happening in Syria? What to know about the complex, long-simmering civil war
A surprise offensive by rebel forces opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has led to a new round of fighting ...
What led to Syria’s 13-year civil war, and why has fighting surged again?
The sudden assault by Syrian rebels has rapidly redrawn the civil war’s front lines and threatened once again the authority ...
At least 25 killed as Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syrian rebel territory
At least 25 people were killed in northwestern Syria in air strikes carried out by the Syrian government and Russia, the ...
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Statue of Bashar al-Assad's brother torn down in Aleppo
Armed men topple a statue of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's brother as rebels sweep Aleppo:: Ibrahim Bozan:: November 30, ...
Syrian Rebels Capture Russian Pantsir System: Reports
Damascus' military said on Sunday it had increased airstrikes with joint Syrian-Russian jets against rebel positions and ...
Syria Flares Up With Russia and Iran Fighting Other Conflicts
Assad’s regime seemingly came out of nowhere, and as Aleppo fell to Turkish-backed rebels in a matter of days, the Syrian ...
Bashar Al-Assad: Syria's Unyielding Leader In The Face Of Decade-Long Chaos
For over a decade, the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria seemed to have weathered the storm of a brutal civil war with help ...
The illusion of Assad’s grip on Syria shatters, as Russia, Iran and Hezbollah let their guard down
Time and time again the Assad dynasty has survived internal and external challenges and lived to fight another day. But ...
Iran to ‘firmly support’ Damascus after rebel attacks
Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi met President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus today to deliver a message of support, state ...