With the Syrian opposition's announcement early Sunday, December 8, 2024, of their control over Damascus, attention turned to the fate of President Bashar al-Assad and the country he would seek refuge in. Speculations centered on Russia and Iran, the strategic allies of the Syrian regime for d...
On December 9, 2024, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the Assad regime has left Syria in a state of devastation and has "fled in shame." Speaking from Ankara, Erdogan reiterated that the regime, which has ruled through oppression, lost its legitimacy years ago. Erdog...
Located just 30 kilometers north of Damascus, Saydnaya Prison has gained notoriety as Syria's largest and most horrific facility, where the ruling Ba'ath Party has quietly executed its citizens for 38 years since its establishment in 1987. For decades, Saydnaya has served as a central h...
On December 9, 2024, Hamas, the Islamic resistance movement, congratulated the Syrian people on their success in "achieving their aspirations for freedom and justice." In a statement reviewed by Barran Press, Hamas called on the Syrian people to unite and strengthen their national coh...
On December 9, 2024, reports emerged that engineer Mohammed Bashir, the head of the Syrian Salvation Government managing Idlib, has been tasked with forming a new Syrian government to oversee the transitional phase following the fall of the Assad regime. This decision followed a meeting aimed a...
On December 8, 2024, Saudi Arabia expressed its relief regarding the "positive steps" taken to ensure the safety of the Syrian people, emphasizing the importance of preserving state institutions and resources. In a statement released by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and report...
On December 8, 2024, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he has instructed the military to seize the buffer zone with Syria and nearby strategic sites. During a visit near the Syrian border, Netanyahu declared, “We will not allow any hostile force to establish itself on ...
On December 8, 2024, Syria awoke to an unprecedented morning as millions witnessed opposition forces enter Damascus following their swift capture of Homs, with little resistance from the Syrian Army. Alongside the opposition's advance through the capital, reports confirmed the departure of ...
The Syrian armed opposition announced the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime and the entry of their forces into the capital, Damascus, early Sunday morning, marking the culmination of a series of swift victories in recent days. The opposition's military operations administration...
On Saturday, December 7, 2024, Syrian armed opposition announced the beginning of the "encirclement" of Damascus, stating they are just a few kilometers away from the capital. The Ministry of Defense denied any withdrawal of the army from surrounding areas. The opposition forces have ...
On Friday, December 6, 2024, Israeli broadcasting authorities reported that Tel Aviv is increasingly concerned about the potential collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime and is preparing for the implications, including the possibility of strategic weapons falling into the hands of Syri...
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, Syrian opposition forces announced their complete control over the city of Hama, following fierce battles against the Syrian regime and allied Iranian militias. In a statement, the Syrian Army acknowledged that its troops had redeployed outside Hama after oppositi...
On the ninth day of the "Deterrence of Aggression" operation, Syrian opposition forces announced their entry into the strategically significant city of Hama after gaining control of additional towns and military sites in the northern countryside. The Syrian Ministry of Defense confirmed ...
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the military operations management of Syrian opposition forces announced their approach to the city of Hama, marking the eighth day of their "Deterrence of Aggression" campaign. The opposition has reported significant territorial gains, advancing from thre...
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the Biden administration intensified its sanctions against Iran, targeting 35 entities and vessels accused of illegally transporting Iranian oil to foreign markets. This action is part of what the US Treasury Department describes as Tehran's "shadow fleet.&qu...
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Greek news site Ekathimerini reported that approximately 150,000 tons of crude oil have been successfully transferred from the Greek tanker "Sounion" to the "Delta Blue" at the Port of Suez. According to maritime sources cited in the repor...
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol announced the imposition of martial law across the country, the closure of parliament, and the appointment of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to lead the nation, following a parliamentary vote that rejected these measures. According to the Yonhap N...
For the sixth consecutive day, Syrian opposition forces continue their rapid advance in areas controlled by Assad's regime as part of the "Deterring Aggression" operation launched last week. The opposition has leveraged a series of military operations to liberate strategic regions pr...
On Monday, December 2, 2024, the United States reaffirmed that its policy towards Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remains unchanged. In remarks to reporters, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller described Assad as a "blood-stained dictator" but declined to specify whether the...
On Monday, December 2, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia for a three-day visit. According to Saudi media, Macron was welcomed at Riyadh airport by Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman, the Deputy Governor of Riyadh Province. During his visit, Macron is scheduled to meet...