Syrian army

Syrian military raises alert level amid movements near Iraqi border

It also remained unclear whether the military movements had affected border crossings or civilian and commercial traffic between the two countries.  

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.
A member of the security personnel arrives at the scene near a burning vehicle following an explosion in Damascus on May 19, 2026.

WATCH: Car bomb explodes near Defense Ministry building in Damascus

A flag of the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah flutters above the rubble of a building that was hit in January by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Qannarit, on February 16, 2026.

Does Hezbollah fear Syria’s new government amid Iran tensions? - analysis

Roj camp, where people believed to be linked to the Islamic State militants are held, near Derik, Syria February 16, 2026.

Syria might close Roj Camp, last site holding ISIS-linked families, soon, officials say


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.

Report: Syria expects to receive first batch of fighter jets from Russia

'Al-Arabia' quotes Russia claims that it is complying with international law and only providing "defensive weapons."

Syrian Air Force fighter jet 370

Syrian regime under siege near Israel's border

IDF watches closely as rebels and Syrian army forces attack eachother every day, prepares for the day when jihadi gunmen turn their sights southward toward Israel.

Site of Syrian army post taken by Nusra front men on Israeli border

Assad: Russia creating multi-polar world

Syrian president praises Putin for support; MEMRI report finds Syrian Alawites increasingly criticizing regime.

Assad meets with a delegation from the Syriac Orthodox Church