Syrian insurgents seize Damascus suburbs while state media deny Assad has fled
Syrian insurgents have reached Damascus suburbs, their first advance near the capital since 2018, while Syrian state media deny rumours of Assad fleeing.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has rejected claims that groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis act as proxy forces for Tehran. Speaking on Sunday, Khamenei emphasized that these groups operate independently based on their own interests and decisions, while acknowledging Iran’s support for their causes. Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Palestine, and the Houthis in Yemen are often accused by Western nations of serving as Iran’s regional proxies to expand its influence. However, Khamenei dismissed such accusations, stressing that these organizations are motivated by local grievances and ideological commitments, not Iranian directives.
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Syria’s new leadership has appointed Asaad Hassan al-Shibani as foreign minister, marking a crucial step in rebuilding international relations after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. Led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, the government promises reconstruction and stability, but questions remain: Will HTS, formerly linked to al Qaeda, move toward democracy or enforce strict Islamic rule? As the world watches, Syria’s future hangs in the balance.
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We drove the backbone of Syria, north from Damascus through Homs and Hama to Aleppo, and then south west, through the towns and villages of southern Idlib. Sky News
Syrian rebels have captured the Mezzeh Military Air Base in Damascus, a significant blow to Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The base, once instrumental in launching rocket and air raids against opposition..
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