Syrian army

Syria's Kurdish-led SDF dissolves as part of integration with Damascus

"We announce today the end of the mission of the Syrian Democratic Forces and announce with full responsibility its dissolution as an independent military force," SDF commander Mazloum Abdi said.

Members of Syrian Democratic Forces react after withdrawing from the front lines on the outskirts of the town of Tel Hamis following the agreement between the SDF and the Damascus government, which stipulates the withdrawal of the Syrian army and the SDF, in Qamishli, Syria, February 13, 2026.
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi, attends an interview with Reuters in al-Shadadi, Syria.

Syrian Democratic Forces commander lands in Damascus for national unification talks - report

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Damascus, Syria, August 22, 2026.

Israel strike in Syria may push US to broker deal between Jerusalem and Damascus - analysis

Cars and coaches line up at al-Tanf crossing on the border between Iraq and Syria, some 300 km southeast of Damascus March 20, 2003. Border traffic remained normal after the start of a U.S.-led attack on Iraq at dawn on Thursday, despite fears that there would be an influx of refugees.

Syrian military raises alert level amid movements near Iraqi border


Russia says ready for Aleppo truce, with conditions

Around 590,000 people are now living in besieged areas of Syria, according to UN figures.

Young Omran Daqneesh, bloodied and dazed, was pulled from the rubble in Aleppo.

12-year-old ISIS hostage escapes captors by slipping sleeping pills in their tea

The girl, along with her 17-year-old aunt had been held prisoner by members of the terrorist organization for four months before they managed to escape.

A member of a militia kneels as he celebrates victory next to a wall painted with the black flag commonly used by ISIS terrorists.

‘Crucial’ Syria talks to begin this week amid cease-fire violations

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has recorded an uptick in cease-fire violations by both sides in recent days.

Forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad flash victory signs and carry a Syrian national flag on the edge of the historic city of Palmyra in Homs Governorate, in this handout picture provided by SANA on March 26, 2016.

Syrian regime gaining upper hand at peace talks in Geneva

The Syrian army overran a key town in the northern province of Aleppo on Tuesday.

A Russian pilot gives the thumbs-up sign on an airbase in Syria

Delicate Syria talks to proceed this week

A UN envoy sent out invitations for the talks to begin in Geneva on Friday.

Bashar Assad

Assad in rare public appearance says losing battles doesn't mean war is lost

Syrian president speaks at event to commemorate martyrs at a school in undisclosed location.

Syria's Assad with supporters at rare public appearance.‏

Assad orders Christmas Day strike on Islamic State territory

Syrian Army helicopters used barrel bombs to strike the areas of al-Bab and Qabaseen on Christmas Day and overnight.

A boy carries a mortar shell left behind by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad at the Azaalana checkpoint

Syrian state media unveils IDF drone allegedly 'shot down'

The photos of the unmanned aerial vehicle which were unveiled show Hebrew writing and stickers indicating that the “Skylark” drone was property of the IDF.

Syria unveils alleged Israeli drone‏

Jobar synagogue

Over two-thirds of synagogue destroyed; both the synagogue’s left wing and central aisle (or nave) are consigned to rubble.

Syrian rebel fighters at a synagogue in Aleppo.

Jordan redeploys military along border with Syria

'Al-Hayat' quotes Jordanian sources as saying that the military high command has ordered all of its officers in the north to cut short their vacations.

Jordanian special forces stage anti-terrorism drill in Amman.