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.

|ByREUTERS
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

The SDF was the key force that helped defeat ISIS. It was backed by the US. Now it is integrating into the new Syrian security forces.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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

Now, the warnings of a crisis in Syria between Israel and Turkey, two key US allies, may help lead to some kind of positive outcome.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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

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

|ByRIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE

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."

MAY 5, 2014ByJPOST.COM STAFF
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.

APRIL 25, 2014ByYAAKOV LAPPIN
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.

APRIL 3, 2014ByARIEL BEN SOLOMON
Assad meets with a delegation from the Syriac Orthodox Church

Syria chemical weapons store attacked by rockets

Four of the rockets hit land and one fell in the sea; the chemical transports were not hit.

MARCH 18, 2014ByREUTERS
UN chemical weapons inspectors in Syria 370

Syria peace talks end first round in deadlock

Sides refuse to yield on firm positions. With no achievement of substances, focus is now to keep talks ongoing.

JANUARY 31, 2014ByREUTERS
Assad supporters carry Syrian flags and portraits in front of the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva January 31, 2014.