By Batool Subeiti

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.

Syria’s sovereignty must be respected, Iranian diplomat tells UN envoy

TEHRAN — Mohammad Reza Ra’ouf Sheibani, the Iranian foreign minister’s special representative for Syrian affairs, emphasized the importance of respecting Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, asserting that the country’s future should be determined solely by its people.

Araghchi appoints special representative for Syrian affairs

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has appointed Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani as his Special Representative for Syrian Affairs.

Iranian father and son stranded in Syria return home with Russian assistance

TEHRAN – An Iranian father and son, stranded in Syria following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government, have been safely returned to Iran with Russian assistance.

IRCS, intl. societies cooperate to aid Syrian refugees

TEHRAN –In cooperation with other international societies, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has provided rescue services to Syrian refugees in the south of Lebanon.