Syria
Syria, Saudi Arabia expand partnership with defense cooperation agreement amid Houthi threat
The agreement between the countries’ defense ministries was signed during talks between al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on November 4.
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Syria foils alleged Hezbollah plot as cleric warns of Iranian plans to disrupt oil supplies
Turkey is supporting Iraqi attempts to combat ISIS threats to Kirkuk, other regions
Syria aids Saudi Arabia with military advice, training amid Houthi attacks, sources say
The diplomat said a Syrian-Saudi defense cooperation deal signed on Wednesday "specifically includes advisory support, training and exchange of expertise."
Syria expands ties with Saudi Arabia, Europe and China as it seeks a new regional role - analysis
Sharaa’s visit to Riyadh produced agreements spanning energy, health and military cooperation, with Saudi financing earmarked for Syrian power, water and housing projects.
Saudi Arabia, Syria sign military, financial pacts in Riyadh as ties between countries deepen
Although details of the military agreement have not been made public, Reuters previously reported that Syria was considering assisting in the war against the Iran-backed Houthis.
Israel must wake up to US and the world before national security is permanently harmed - comment
Can we keep some kind of security zones in Gaza and Lebanon for some period of years beyond the years we have already kept them? Very likely. As large as we currently have? No way.
Trump's aid decision could shake Gulf confidence in US security commitments - interview
The Middle East would like to view a surprise end in the assistance to its most important strategic ally as a cause for concern on Washington’s long-term commitment to its regional partners.”
Hezbollah-nominated minister visits Syria for first time since Assad's fall
Waddah Sadek tells The Media Line that official Lebanese-Syrian relations are improving, but Hezbollah’s weapons and alleged security activities remain obstacles to rapprochement with Damascus.
Inside Syria's campaign against Hezbollah: How Damascus is countering Iran’s proxy - analysis
Recent incidents illustrate how the collapse of the Assad regime has disrupted Hezbollah’s former Syrian operations and weapons corridors.
Hezbollah-appointed Lebanese official welcomed in Syria in first since fall of Assad regime
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani welcomed the delegation after they crossed through the Masnaa-Jdeidet Yabous border crossing, the same crossing that was closed in April.
Syria, Iraq stir hope despite memories of war with resumption of Shiite pilgrimages- analysis
The prospect of renewed activity has also revived concerns among Syrians who remember the involvement of Iran-backed armed groups in the country's civil war.
Jordan and Syria tout close ties, but border smuggling and strikes tell another story – analysis
A church attack in Karak, a Jordanian strike in southern Syria and a foiled 2 million-pill smuggling run have raised tensions in a region that also borders Israel’s Golan.
