The Latest Breaking News from Syria

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

Wales Online · Aug 24, 2022

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.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Aug 24, 2022

U.S. military carries out strike in Syria on Iran-linked targets

The U.S. military said it carried out air strikes on Tuesday in Syria's Deir al-Zor against facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).

Reuters · Aug 24, 2022

Türkiye Has No Preconditions for Dialogue with Syria, Says FM

Türkiye has no preconditions for dialogue with Syria but any talks should focus on security on their border, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday, in a further softening of Ankara's stance towards Damascus after a decade of hostility. Türkiye has backed opposition factions fighting to topple Syria's President Bashar…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 23, 2022

Russia's Lavrov condemns Israeli missile strikes on Syria

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday condemned Israeli missile attacks against Syria, in comments that underline a chill in once-warm Russian-Israel relations.

Reuters · Aug 23, 2022

Türkiye Says It Has No Preconditions for Dialogue with Syria

Türkiye does not have preconditions for dialogue with the Syrian government and talks should be goal-oriented, Türkiye's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday in a further softening of Ankara's stance towards Damascus. Türkiye has backed opposition fighting to topple Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, and cut diplomatic relations with Damascus…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 23, 2022

Iranian Agency Announces Killing of IRGC Commander in Syria

An Iranian agency announced on Monday night the death of a commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in Syria. Iran’s state-run media said that General Abolfazl Alijani was killed as he was serving as a “military advisor” in the country, adding that he was from the central city of Esfahan.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 23, 2022

US ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Violence on Syria-Turkey Border

Washington is "deeply concerned" about a recent flare-up of violence along Syria's northern border with Turkey, a State Department spokesman said Monday. "The United States is deeply concerned about recent attacks along Syria’s northern border and urges all parties to maintain ceasefire lines," said spokesman Ned Price, days after increased…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 23, 2022

Turkey’s rapprochement with Syria leaves regional refugees fearful

Erdoğan is no longer seeking the ousting of Assad, alarming Syrians across the opposition and Kurdish exiles who fear being forcibly returned

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022