US to reduce military footprint in Syria, officials say

The Trump administration has decided to reduce the number of U.S. troops in Syria, officials and a source familiar with the planning said on Tuesday, according to Al Arabiya.

Syria and South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations

South Korea and Syria have formally established diplomatic relations, in another milestone for the transitional government of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.

Turkey and Israel mull deconfliction line in Syria

Turkey and Israel have held talks over the establishment of a deconfliction line in Syria to avoid any misunderstandings and prevent potential clashes between their militaries, two western officials have told Middle East Eye.

Israeli strikes hit Damascus, central Syria

Syrian state media said Israel struck near a defense research center in Damascus and hit central Syria on Wednesday, as Israel said it struck "military" capabilities and a monitor reported four dead.

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Connection between the regional fronts in West Asia

LONDON - Under Trump, the U.S. initially sought to pause the war on Gaza in hopes of reaching a negotiated settlement and assessing possible solutions. However, when it became clear that the Palestinian resistance remained strong and could not be sidelined, the U.S. recognized that the Western position in negotiations was weak.

Jumblatt warns against foreign influence in Syria

Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt has warned Druze communities in Syria to remain vigilant against foreign interference, urging them to resist attempts to divide the country and manipulate their role in the region.

EU invites Syria’s HTS regime to Brussels after slaughter of Alawites

The European Commission has invited Syria’s Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) administration to an official conference in Brussels after the slaughter of hundreds of Alawites in the country's west.  

Syria’s interim president signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF to merge forces

The Kurdish-led and US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which controls much of Syria’s oil-rich north-east, signed a deal with the Damascus government on March 10 to join Syria’s new state institutions, the Syrian presidency said.

South Korea says it will establish diplomatic ties with Syria

South Korea on Tuesday has said it will establish diplomatic relations with Syria, local media reported.

Iran’s special envoy condemns ‘shocking’ Syria atrocities, demands justice for minorities

TEHRAN – Iran’s Special Envoy for Syrian Affairs, Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheybani, has condemned escalating violence in Syria’s coastal regions, labeling the atrocities against civilians as “shocking” and calling for international accountability.

Tehran not involved in Syria’s affairs, violence must stop: foreign ministry spokesperson

TEHRAN – Tehran has dismissed accusations of interference in Syria, calling them "Baseless and unfounded."

Tehran warns of sectarian catastrophe as Israel fuels Syria’s fragmentation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani issued a scathing critique of the Israeli regime’s role in Syria’s destabilization during an interview with Iranian national television on Saturday, describing the ongoing conflict as a calculated effort by Tel Aviv to advance its geopolitical ambitions.

Turkey, UK discuss lifting Syria sanctions in diplomatic talks

Turkey and the UK discussed the unconditional removal of sanctions on Syria, particularly to restore financial flows, during diplomatic talks in Ankara on Monday, Turkish diplomatic sources said.

Jumblatt urges Syria's Druze to beware of ‘Israeli plots’

Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt on Saturday called on Syria’s Druze community to remain cautious of Israeli plots, Anadolu reported.

Israel lobbies US to keep Russian bases in a ‘weak’ Syria, sources say

Israel is lobbying the United States to keep Syria weak and decentralized, including by letting Russia keep its military bases there to counter Turkey’s growing influence in the country, four sources familiar with the efforts said.

Iran confirms ‘indirect’ diplomatic engagement with Syria’s new leadership

TEHRAN – Iran’s Special Envoy for Syria Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani confirmed that Tehran has established “indirect channels of communication” with Syria’s de facto rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), following the group’s consolidation of power in Damascus.

Tehran calls for inclusive Syrian government free from foreign influence

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, reaffirmed Tehran’s support for an inclusive, Syrian-led political process, emphasizing that the country’s future must be determined solely by its people.

Syria’s al-Sharaa: Trump’s Gaza plan a ‘serious crime’ that is bound to fail

Syria’s transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa has said Donald Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians and take over Gaza is a “serious crime that will ultimately fail”.

Katz: Israeli army to stay in Syria buffer zone indefinitely

Israeli war minister Israel Katz said during a visit to the Syrian side of Mount Hermon (Jabal al-shaykh) that his troops will remain there indefinitely, according to the Times of Israel.