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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".
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
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. "
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.