Syria

Syria denies plans to send troops to Yemen as Saudi military ties deepen

Saudi Arabia has been locked in worsening hostilities with the Iran-backed Houthis since July, when the wider conflict in the Middle East reignited the Yemen war.

|ByREUTERS
A fighter loyal to Yemen's internationally-recognised government fires a machine gun balanced on a motorcycle at a position along the frontlines against the Houthis around Mount al-Midan in Yemen's western Taiz province on October 26, 2026.
A drone view shows industrial city in Hassia, Homs, Syria March 19, 2025.

Syria foils alleged Hezbollah plot as cleric warns of Iranian plans to disrupt oil supplies

Syrian intelligence said it seized explosives and arrested two suspects identified only by their initials, a day after a Lebanese ministerial delegation visited Damascus.

|ByRIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
A flag of the Islamic State (IS) is seen on the other side of a bridge at the frontline of fighting between Kurdish Peshmerga fighters and Islamist militants in Rashad, on the road between Kirkuk and Tikrit, on September 11, 2014.

Turkey is supporting Iraqi attempts to combat ISIS threats to Kirkuk, other regions

Turkey has interests in Kirkuk and the city of Tal Afar. The Turkish Ministry of Defense said, “We welcome Iraq’s reinforcement of outposts and observation posts along the border."

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Fighters from the Saudi-led coalition hold a position during clashes with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen's northwestern Jawf province on November 2, 2026.

Syria aids Saudi Arabia with military advice, training amid Houthi attacks, sources say

The diplomat said a Syrian-Saudi defense cooperation deal signed on Wednesday "specifically includes advisory support, training and exchange of expertise."

|ByREUTERS

IDF targets Yahya Sinwar's successor in Gaza strike, kills two PIJ commanders in Gaza City

Trump reportedly discusses next steps of war at secret Camp David meeting • US pushes for pressure on Iran • Yemen claims 20 strikes carried out on Houthis

OCTOBER 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke and flames rise from a house during an Israeli strike, carried out after the IDF warned residents to evacuate the area, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, September 9, 2026.

One injured in Saudi Arabia from missile shrapnel as US reportedly builds up forces in region

Yemen claims 20 strikes carried out on Houthis • Crude oil tanker struck by unknown projectile off Oman, UKMTO says • US deploys third aircraft carrier to Middle East

OCTOBER 2, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage area at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

China-Syria trade rises by hundreds of millions of dollars as China launches industrial investments

The value of Syrian imports from China reached approximately $669.9 million during the first six months of 2026, exceeding in just half a year the total value of Chinese exports to Syria in 2025.

OCTOBER 1, 2026ByRIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem (3rd L) speaks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (3rd R) during a meeting at Diaoyutai state guesthouse in Beijing on June 18, 2019.

Syria, Hezbollah hold secret security talks in Turkey, reportedly to ease border tensions

One of the Syrian officials said both sides agreed they held no hostility towards one another, and that Syria assured Hezbollah that it would not intervene militarily in Lebanon to disarm the group.

OCTOBER 1, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Hezbollah and Syrian flags are seen fluttering in Fleita, Syria August 2, 2017.

Three Syrian power plants out of service after gas pipeline explosion, state news agency says

Three Syrian power plants are out of service as a gas pipeline explosion halts energy supply and injures two people.

OCTOBER 1, 2026ByREUTERS
Smoke rises from a weapons depot following an explosion in the Al-Eis area Monday, 21st September 2026

Syrian, Jordanian military chiefs discuss defense cooperation to counter border security threats

“The call addressed a number of issues of mutual interest and ways to advance cooperation and coordination between Syria and Jordan in the defense field.”

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Jordan occupies a critical position between Israel, Iraq and Syria, making the kingdom an important buffer against weapons smuggling, militant infiltration and Iranian efforts to expand its regional influence.

Syrian Internal Security Forces take out cell of Hezbollah terrorists planning sabotage, ISF says

According to the ISF, the Hezbollah cell had been plotting sabotage in the Yarmouk Basin in the Daraa area, and therefore Syria had launched a preemptive security operation.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
Military personnel stand guard near the site of explosions at an army weapons depot in the Al-Hadaba area near Aleppo, Syria, on September 21, 2026.

The Iraq-Syria border is becoming the Middle East's most important new energy corridor - analysis

Syria continues to grow as an energy hub for Iraq amid a peaceful border situation.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A general view shows the Awad oil field in the eastern Qamishli countryside in northeastern Syria, on February 9, 2026; Illustrative.

Syrian Fly Dar Airlines becomes first to receive air operator certification since fall of Assad

The certificate was presented on Thursday, September 24, during a ceremony at the authority’s headquarters in Damascus. The event was attended by Omar al-Hosari, head of the Civil Aviation Authority.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026ByRIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport.

‘Did he ask anything about you?’ For families of reservists, one question can go far - opinion

The soldiers and reservists bear the greatest burden. But their parents, spouses, and children carry a heavy weight of their own.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026ByHERB KEINON
Female reporter holding microphones and writing notes during press conference, media interview, or public relations event.