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Iran Revolutionary Guard member and two others killed in attack in Syria

Iranian IRGC member killed in Israeli attack in Baniyas

Frequency of Israeli attacks on Iranian targets in Syria increasing [ more ]

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Syria Blames Israel for Deadly Airstrike in Damascus

Israel is suspected of conducting an airstrike in Damascus, causing casualties.

The conflict between Israel and Iran-backed forces in Syria is escalating through airstrikes and counter-strikes. [ more ]

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U.S. Strike Killed Afghans Recruited to Fight for Iran

Iran commemorated Afghan soldiers killed in U.S. strikes in Syria.

Fatemiyoun Brigade is a group of Afghan refugees recruited by Iran to fight in Syria. [ more ]

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Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 120

The US military retaliated against Iran-linked targets in Syria and Iraq for the deaths of three American soldiers in a drone attack in Jordan.

The attacks resulted in casualties, killing at least 18 Iran-aligned fighters according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. [ more ]

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What we know about US strikes on Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria

The US carried out strikes against Iranian forces in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three US soldiers

The strikes targeted the Quds force of Iran's Revolutionary Guards and affiliated militia groups [ more ]

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US approves plan for strikes on Iran-linked targets in Iraq, Syria: Report

The US has approved a plan to attack Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the killing of three soldiers.

The military response could be multitiered and take place over several days. [ more ]

Washington Post

Analysis | Biden finds that 'forever wars' are hard to quit

President Biden sought to end the 'forever war' in Afghanistan but has now engaged in military strikes in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.

Biden defends these strikes as necessary to protect American lives and global commerce. [ more ]

Washington Post

U.S. strikes in Syria and Iraq kill dozens of militants

The first round of US strikes against Iran-linked militants in Iraq and Syria killed dozens of fighters and several civilians.

Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces reported 16 fighters killed and 25 injured in a strike on a command center in Anbar province. [ more ]

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Iraq says 16 people, including civilians, killed in new US aggression'

Iran-aligned groups have attacked US bases in Syria and Iraq in response to US strikes that killed American soldiers in Jordan.

The Iraqi government condemned the US strikes and denied coordinating with Washington. [ more ]

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US mulling series of strikes against Iran's militias DW 02/02/2024

President Biden is expected to honor the three US troops killed in a drone attack blamed on Iran-backed militias.

The US has approved plans for strikes on Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq without escalating the conflict in the region. [ more ]

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Pakistan and Iran say they do not want escalation DW 01/21/2024

Pakistan and Iran engaged in a military exchange after Iran targeted militants on Pakistani territory.

Iran conducted attacks on Pakistani territory, as well as targets in Syria and Iraq. [ more ]

WSJ

Israel Fights on Three Fronts as It Debates How to End Gaza War

Israel carries out strikes in Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza

Israel's security cabinet to discuss exit strategy from war in Gaza [ more ]

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Israeli air raids target Syrian city of Aleppo as regional tensions rise

Israel has targeted Iranian military positions in Syria's Aleppo with an air raid, causing some material damage.

Israel intensified its attacks since its military operation in Gaza began on October 7, causing tensions across the Middle East. [ more ]

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My soul and beating heart': Orphaned Syrian children find new family

Syrian couples unable to have children are finding joy in fostering

Fostering is a common practice in Syria

Child Houses in northwestern Syria provides temporary care for abandoned or separated children [ more ]

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Security sources warn six terror suspects used small boats to enter the UK who are 'planning an attack'

Terror suspects have entered the UK using small boats to cross the English Channel

Suspects are believed to have travelled from Syria and are planning to attack government buildings across the UK [ more ]

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What role does Syria play in the Hamas-Israel conflict? DW 11/15/2023

Activists are outraged at Syrian President Bashar Assad's presence at a summit in Saudi Arabia discussing the Hamas-Israel conflict.

Arab leaders criticized Israel for war crimes in Gaza and normalization agreements with other Middle Eastern countries.

The death toll in Gaza following Israeli bombings is disputed, with estimates ranging from over 11,000 to potentially much higher. [ more ]

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Russia, al-Assad step up Syria bombing amid world focus on Israel-Gaza war

Russian and Syrian regime attacks in northwest Syria have killed 66 civilians and displaced 120,000 people since October.

The attacks have focused on cities and villages in Idlib and Aleppo, resulting in deaths and injuries of civilians, including children.

Syrian regime forces have shifted their attention to targeting civilian vehicles using guided missiles. [ more ]

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US and Iran-backed groups trade fire in Syria. Will it get worse?

Iran-backed groups have attacked US forces in Syria and Iraq more than 50 times since the start of the Gaza war.

The attacks have caused minor damage and no US soldiers have been killed.

The US has warned that the attacks must stop and has launched retaliatory strikes against purportedly Iran-linked sites in Syria. [ more ]

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At least eight pro-Iran fighters killed in fresh US strikes on Syria

US carried out strikes in eastern Syria in response to attacks on American forces.

At least eight pro-Iran fighters were killed in the strikes.

This is the third time in less than three weeks that the US military has targeted locations in Syria tied to Iran. [ more ]

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Nezouh review magic realism amid the ruins of Damascus under siege

The film Nezouh blends magical realism with the story of a family living under siege in Syria. [ more ]

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The World | In Barbados, public outcry over a potential land deal

Stories from Syria, Barbados land deal, Toronto car theft epidemic. [ more ]

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Anti-Assad Syrians lead protests against prison torture by rebel group

People in northwestern Syria protest against Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), former al-Qaeda affiliate, for alleged torture of prisoners to death.

Protests across Idlib reflect opposition to HTS, calling attention to the group's brutality and advocating for justice and freedom. [ more ]

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Several killed in Israeli strike on Iranian consulate in Damascus: Reports

Several individuals killed in Israeli strike on Iranian consulate in Damascus, including IRGC commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi.

Attack in Damascus follows recent Israeli air strikes in Aleppo, signaling escalation in Israel's operations against Iran-backed groups in Syria. [ more ]

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Won't back down': Druze Syrian town gathers after regime kills protester

Protester killed in Sweida

Reopening of controversial security settlements center sparked protests [ more ]

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Some of the debris is gone, but an emptiness remains

The earthquakes in northwest Syria and southern Turkey last year had a devastating impact on the region.

Al Jazeera returned to speak to survivors a year later to see how their lives have changed. [ more ]

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Syria's al-Assad and supporting Hamas, for political gain or optics?

Syria's reconciliation with Hamas does not have significant implications

Syria's role in the resistance axis with Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran remains important [ more ]

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Germany news

Syrian passports: How German money funds war crimes in Syria DW 03/28/2024

Adam Yasmin organized demonstrations for democracy in Syria as a teenager, was arrested, then fled to Germany.

Yasmin refused to obtain a Syrian passport for German citizenship, citing traumatic past experiences with the Syrian government. [ more ]

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Europe news

What the Deadliest Terrorist Attack in Russia in 20 Years Means for Putin and His Grip on Power

ISIS continues to pose a threat even after losing its stronghold in Mosul.

ISIS targeted Russia as a specific enemy due to its support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. [ more ]

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Europe news

Some 350,000 people applied for asylum in Germany in 2023, up 51% in a year

The number of people applying for asylum in Germany increased by 51.1% compared to the previous year.

Syrians, Turkish citizens, and Afghans were the largest groups of asylum-seekers in Germany last year. [ more ]

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Violence in Syria is on the rise while aid is flagging as the civil war enters its 14th year

Syria's civil war violence increasing

Devastating impact on civilians [ more ]

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What is Tower 22, the military base that was attacked in Jordan where 3 U.S. troops were killed?

A drone attack at a U.S. military base in Jordan has killed three American troops and injured at least 34 others.

The base, known as Tower 22, is located near the demilitarized zone on the border between Jordan and Syria.

The base serves as a strategic location for American forces to infiltrate and leave Syria as well as a potential route for weapons shipments from Iran. [ more ]

HuffPost

An Israeli Airstrike In Syria Kills A High-Ranking Iranian General

BEIRUT (AP) - An Israeli airstrike Monday in a Damascus neighborhood killed a high-ranking Iranian general, Iranian state media said.

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Russian and US air strikes attack targets in Syria

Russia and Syria are escalating attacks in Idlib while the world's attention is on Gaza.

Russian air strikes in Idlib have killed 34 rebel fighters and injured 60.

The US has bombed Iran-backed groups in Syria, with Russia criticizing Washington for lack of coordination. [ more ]

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US announces fresh strikes on Iran-linked sites in Syria

The US conducted airstrikes on Iran-linked sites in Syria in response to attacks on American forces.

This is the third time in less than three weeks that the US military has targeted locations in Syria tied to Iran. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

U.S. Carries Out Another Round of Airstrikes on Iran-Linked Targets

The United States conducted airstrikes against facilities used by Iran in Syria in retaliation for attacks against American forces.

The strikes were meant to deter Iran and its supported militias in Syria and Iraq.

The Biden administration has rejected more aggressive bombing options to avoid provoking a wider conflict. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Unremitting Turkish Attacks Leave Rojava in Peril - and in Need of Solidarity

Rojava, in northeast Syria, is building a stateless, post-capitalist, post-domination society.

Rojava poses a threat to existing governments by demonstrating a viable model of peaceful multiethnic coexistence. [ more ]

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France news

Live: Israel intensifies air strikes on Rafah ahead of ground assault

Israeli air strikes target densely populated areas in Rafah

Israeli strikes also target a residential building near the Syrian capital [ more ]

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Phone messages reveal detained British mothers fear death in Syrian camp

British mothers detained in a prison camp in Syria fear for their lives due to deteriorating conditions.

Their testimony will increase pressure on the UK government to repatriate them and their children. [ more ]

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