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Thousands of armed militia in Iran march against 'threats'

Thousands of fighters linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps paraded with heavy weapons and vehicles through the streets of Tehran on Friday, showing their readiness to face "threats".

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

The road to Jerusalem may be through Damascus: Post-Assad Syria and Palestine

OPINION | The Collapse of Assad's Regime: A watershed moment for the Middle East and its implications for Syria and Palestine

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Opinion|Published

Donald Trump says solving Ukraine crisis his top priority

Donald Trump said solving the Ukraine crisis would be his top priority once he assumes office next month, describing the Middle East as a "less difficult situation. "

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

UN Security Council may develop document on Syria in coming days - Nebenzia

The United Nations Security Council discussed the need to create a document on the situation in Syria, and its publication may take place in the coming days, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said.

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Sputnik|Published

US envoy travels to seek journalist Austin Tice in Syria

The United States on Monday vowed to make all efforts to bring back journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria in 2012, with a US envoy heading to the region after strongman Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Israeli air force attacks over 250 military targets in Syria over past two days

The Israeli Air Force has carried out air strikes on more than 250 military targets in Syria since the recent shift in the country's leadership, Israeli Army Radio reported.

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Sputnik|Published

IDF entered Syrian territory beyond Golan Heights first time in over 50 years — reports

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) entered Syrian territory outside the Golan Heights over the weekend for the first time since the October War of 1973, the New York Times reported, citing two Israeli officials.

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Sputnik|Published

US to support efforts to hold accountable those who helped Assad - Blinken

The United States will support international efforts to hold accountable those who helped ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

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Sputnik|Published

Assad resigns, leaves Syria after talks with Syrian stakeholders - Russian Foreign Ministry

Following negotiations with the parties to the Syrian conflict, Syrian President Bashar Assad has decided to resign and leave the country, ordering his government to ensure a peaceful power transition, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.

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Sputnik|Published