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What Syria’s rebel takeover means for the region’s major players: Turkey, Iran and Russia

When I was buying coffee at a cafe owned by a Syrian man in the UK on Sunday, I asked him what he made of the news that longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad had been ousted from power. He responded optimistically that he and the 7 million Syrians that had fled…

The Conversation

How a lightning assault by Syrian rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks

Distracted by wars elsewhere, president Bashar al-Assad’s military allies Russia, Iran, and Lebanon’s Hezbollah failed to mobilise the kind of decisive firepower that had propped him up for years

The Independent UK

Domestic issues pile pressure on Iran’s president amid foreign policy setbacks

Tensions over executions and plans for petrol price rise and hijab law add to reversals in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria

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OPINION - Refugees, chemical weapons, and warring factions — this is why Syria is the focus of the world

The speed with which the Assad dictatorship was overthrown has taken most external observers by surprise, including agencies from Russia, Iran, America, Britain and France. Those in the know were closer to the scene of the action – Turkey, Israel and Saudi Arabia – to name but three.

Evening Standard

Israel, US and Turkey launch strikes in Syria to protect interests

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels free prisoners of the former president, Bashar al-Assad, who has fled to Russia

The Guardian - UK

Iranian Ambassador Warns Of Uncontrollable Fallout From Assad Regime Collapse

Iranian officials express concerns about potential regional conflicts post-Assad regime collapse in Syria.

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Syrians Rejoice As Assad Flees, Ending Brutal Reign

US President Joe Biden said Assad should be "held accountable" but called the nation's political upheaval a "historic opportunity" for Syrians to rebuild their country.

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US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis

Biden praises, warns of uncertainty as analysts question his administration’s years-long deprioritisation of Syria.

Al Jazeera

Assad family’s iron-grip rule on Syria toppled as insurgents take control of Damascus

Assad, who has not spoken in public since the lightning rebel advance, has fled Damascus, reportedly to Moscow

The Independent UK

$Assad leaves behind a fragmented nation – stabilizing Syria will be a major challenge for fractured opposition and external backers$

Assad leaves behind a fragmented nation – stabilizing Syria will be a major challenge for fractured opposition and external backers

The brutal 54-year reign of the Assad family in Syria looks to be over.

The Conversation

Assad’s murderous regime has been toppled – but what will fill the vacuum in Syria?

The challenges ahead are truly daunting for a country torn apart by 13 years of civil war and split between rival factions, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Hezbollah’s war with Israel left the Assad regime fatally exposed

With the fall of Damascus, Iran can no longer deny that its political and military ‘axis of resistance’ has collapsed

The Guardian - UK

How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria’s government

Half a century of rule by the Assad family in Syria has crumbled with astonishing speed

The Independent UK

Iran Pledges Support For Syria's Unity And Stability

Iran reaffirms support for Syria's unity and stability, emphasizing people's role in determining the country's future. Ongoing monitoring of Syria's transi...

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The Guardian - UK

Fall of Damascus sidelines Russia and brings Turkey to the fore

As Moscow’s top diplomat reeled in Doha, his Turkish counterpart appeared to know he had the upper hand

The Conversation

Bashar al-Assad’s regime has fallen in Syria. How will this change the Middle East?

The swift and unexpected fall of the Syrian capital, Damascus, to Sunni opposition forces marks a pivotal moment in the modern history of the Middle East.

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Iran's Embassy In Damascus Stormed After Rebel Takeover

Rebel takeover in Syria leads to storming of Iranian embassy in Damascus, highlighting Iran's regional challenges.

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US Official: Collapse Of Iran's Influence In Middle East

Ongoing events in Syria may lead to the collapse of Iran's influence in the Middle East, prompting close monitoring by US President Joe Biden.

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Israeli Military Closely Monitoring Iran's Movements In Syria

Israeli military closely monitors Iran's movements in Syria to prevent threats and ensure national security.

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Iranian Officials Deny Reports Of Syrian President Assad Fleeing Country

Iranian officials refute claims of Assad fleeing Syria, affirm support for Syrian government amidst rebel uprising.

The Guardian - UK

As Assad’s power crumbles, Turkey, Iran and Russia disagree on way forward for Syria

Foreign powers urge opposition groups to end fighting and preserve single, united country at talks in Qatar

Al Jazeera

Syria war to have ‘massive’ effect on Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein

The US diplomat said a weakened Syrian government will make it difficult for Iran to transfer weapons to Hezbollah.

Al Jazeera

Russia, Turkiye, Iran want ‘immediate end’ to fighting in Syria: Lavrov

Russian foreign minister says Moscow will do ‘everything not to allow terrorists to prevail’, as Syrian rebels advance.

International Business Times

Yemen Can't Wait 'Forever' For Peace Roadmap, UN Envoy Says

Yemen's warring parties and beleaguered people cannot wait indefinitely for a roadmap to peace before the country slips back to war, the UN special envoy told AFP. Hans Grundberg insisted it was "still possible" to solve the conflict in impoverished Yemen, where Iran-backed Huthi rebels control much of the country.

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Syrian Army Withdraws From Southern Syria, Opposition Fighters Advance

Syrian army withdrawal from southern provinces leaves Assad isolated. Insurgents advance, capturing key cities. Iran advisers leaving. U.S.-backed forces w...

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