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The Latest Breaking News from Syria

What is behind US clashes with ‘Iran-backed’ fighters in Syria?

Escalation comes after months of calm and amid productive ongoing talks to restore the Iranian nuclear deal.

Al Jazeera

Iran-US Skirmishes Highlight Rivalry in Eastern Syria

Deadly skirmishes have been on the rise in recent days between US forces and Iran-aligned militias in Syria's oil-rich east, where both have carved out strategic footholds. Here is a closer look at their rival zones of influence in the desert province of Deir Ezzor, where rocket, mortar and drone…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Factbox-Iran-U.S. skirmishes highlight rivalry in eastern Syria

Deadly skirmishes have been on the rise in recent days between U.S. forces and Iran-aligned militias in Syria's oil-rich east, where both have carved out strategic footholds.

Reuters

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Syrian-Palestinian Man Tried in Berlin on Charges of War Crimes

One year after his arrest, a Syrian-Palestinian defendant appeared before a Berlin regional court on Thursday over charges of war crimes he had committed in Syria in 2014. The man, identified as Mouafak D.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye Insists on Establishing a Safe Zone in Syria

Türkiye insists on establishing a 30-km deep safe zone in Syria to maintain a security belt on its southern borders, despite a drop in military operations against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that were rejected by the US, Russia, Iran, and European countries. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Syrian State Media: 2 Civilians Wounded in Israeli Strikes

Israeli airstrikes over a town in the central Syrian province of Hama on Thursday wounded two civilians, Syrian state-run media reported. The reports said Syria’s air defense systems shot down some of the missiles coming from over the Mediterranean Sea before they hit their targets. There were no reports of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden says U.S. struck Iran-linked targets in Syria to disrupt attacks

U.S. air strikes this week against Iran-linked targets in Syria were carried out to protect and defend American personnel and disrupt a series of attacks against the United States and its partners, President Joe Biden said on Thursday.

Reuters

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US: Strikes kill 4 Iranian-backed militia members in Syria

The U.S. military says four Iranian-backed militia members have been killed in U.S. strikes in Syria in response to recent attacks by the group

The Independent UK

U.S. hits Iran-backed group in third day of violence in eastern Syria - sources

The U.S. military on Thursday hit several targets in the Syrian city of Mayadin in parts of Deir al Zor province under government control, in the third day of skirmishes with Iran-backed groups, local military sources said.

Reuters

‘Iran-linked’ fighters killed, US soldiers injured in Syria clash

The attacks follow US raids on ‘Iran-linked’ targets in Syria, and come amid negotiations over a nuclear deal.

Al Jazeera

Türkiye Says it Supports Contribution of Syrian Opposition to Political Process

Türkiye reaffirmed its support for the Syrian opposition in the political process within the framework of UN Security Council Resolution 2254, which calls for a nationwide ceasefire, launch of negotiations, formation of a unity government within two years to be followed by elections. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu held a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ten years on, first full report records Syrian regime’s massacre at Daraya

Investigation into attacks by Bashar al-Assad’s forces that left 700 people dead could help bring justice for victims

The Guardian - UK

US Military: Soldier Lightly Wounded in New Syria Attack

One US military service member suffered a minor injury and two others are being evaluated for minor injuries following rocket attacks in Syria on Wednesday by suspected Iran-backed militants, the US military said. The US military's Central Command, which oversees American forces in the Middle East, said militants staged rocket…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US says airstrikes in eastern Syria were a message to Iran

U.S. military airstrikes in eastern Syria were to send a message to Iran and Tehran-backed militias that targeted American troops this month and several other times over the past year, the Pentagon said Wednesday.

France 24

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Axios

Pentagon vows to "push back" against Iran after clashes in Syria as nuclear talks continue

3 U.S. service members were injured in the latest in a series of attacks in Syria linked to Iran.

Tribune News Service

US strikes back at militants in Syria after rocket assaults

The U.S. military said it lashed back at Iranian-backed forces in Syria after rockets were fired at two bases where Americans are stationed.

Reuters

One U.S. service member suffers minor injury in Syria attack, U.S. says

One U.S. military service member suffered a minor injury and two others are being evaluated for minor injuries following rocket attacks in Syria on Wednesday by suspected Iran-backed militants, the U.S. military said.

The Independent UK

US service members injured in two rocket attacks on military bases in Syria

The US responded with helicopter strikes that reportedly killed those believed to be responsible for the attacks

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The Guardian - US

US says clashes with Iran-backed militias won’t affect Tehran nuclear talks

Nuclear negotiations under way, as US-led mission against the Islamic State exchanges fire with armed groups in Syria and Iraq

Tribune News Service

10 years after his abduction, search for Texas journalist Austin Tice continues

WASHINGTON — Friends and family of Austin Tice face a grim milestone this month: It’s been 10 years since the Houston native and freelance journalist was reported abducted in Syria, an anniversary that coincided with his 41st birthday.

Reuters

U.S. service member lightly wounded in new Syria attack, military says

At least one U.S. military service member in Syria suffered a minor injury and up to three suspected Iran-backed militants were killed on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, in the second consecutive day of violence.

Reuters

Pentagon says it's aware of reports on new 'exchange of fire' in Syria

A senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday he was aware of reports of a new "exchange of fire" in Syria, a day after the U.S. military announced a series of air strikes in the country against facilities used by Iran-aligned militia.

Wales Online

Syrian refugees whose daughter is 'beyond medical help' lose High Court fight

The six-year-old is sadly dying from a rare and incurable neurological condition

The Independent UK

Syrian refugees lose High Court treatment fight over sick daughter

The couple, who left Syria eight years ago and claimed political asylum in Britain, wanted the six-year-old girl to receive long-term ventilation.

Tribune News Service

US airstrikes target Iranian-backed groups in eastern Syria

U.S. forces carried out airstrikes in Syria against groups tied to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, U.S. Central Command said, a move that comes as Washington and Tehran weigh a new nuclear agreement.

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