The Latest Breaking News from Syria

Iranian Ambassador Warns Of Uncontrollable Fallout From Assad Regime Collapse

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

Top News · Dec 9, 2024

White House Focusing On Next Steps In Syria Crisis

The White House actively engages with Syrian groups, monitors rebel actions, and addresses chemical weapons to support a peaceful transition in Syria.

Top News · Dec 9, 2024

Russia Calls For UN Security Council Meeting On Syria Crisis

Russia requests UN Security Council meeting on Syria's Assad regime collapse and Israeli actions in buffer zone.

Top News · Dec 9, 2024

US announces air strikes on ISIL targets in Syria after al-Assad’s fall

US Central Command says it struck more than 75 targets to ensure group does not exploit end of Syrian leader’s rule.

Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2024

Biden voices hope for US journalist Austin Tice, missing in Syria since 2012

US president Joe Biden says ‘we think we can get him back’, as family of Washington Post contributor ask for his safe return

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024

What’s Going On In Syria Right Now? An Explainer On The Fall Of Bashar al-Assad

After 54 years, the reign of the brutal Assad government comes to an end — and it's a monumental moment for Syria and Syrian people all over the world. Confused by the last 24 hours? Link in bio to get caught up.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 9, 2024

After 54 years of brutal rule under the Assads, Syria is at a crossroads. Here are 4 priorities to avoid yet another war

Who could have predicted that after nearly 14 years of civil war and five years of stalemate, the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria would collapse in just a week? With Assad’s departure, the pressing question now is what lies ahead for Syria’s immediate future.

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024

What the papers say – December 9

Events in Syria dominate the front pages of Monday’s newspapers.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024

Starmer welcomes end of Assad regime, as Syrian leader flees to Moscow

A coalition of rebels have seized control of Syrian capital Damascus in a lightning offensive, leading Bashar Assad to flee.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024

Syrians emerging from Assad’s prisons taste ‘beautiful’ freedom as regime topples

Prisoners released from Syria’s notoriously torturous Saydnaya prison tell The Independent the feeling of freedom is indescribable and beautiful

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024