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Turkey, Iran and Syria

Before his ouster, Syria's Assad told Iran that Turkey was aiding rebels to unseat him

In the final days leading to his ouster, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad complained to Iran's foreign minister that Turkey was actively supporting Sunni rebels in their offensive to topple him, two Iranian officials told Reuters this week.

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

US-Allies Lose Ground to Turkey-Backed Rebels in Syria

For the Kurdish minority, America's closest ally in Syria, the struggle for a new order is entering an even more challenging phase.

Barron's · 1d

Turkey Says Told Russia, Iran Not To Intervene Militarily In Syria Rebel Push

Turkey said Friday it had urged Russia and Iran not to intervene militarily to support Bashar al-Assad's forces as Islamist-led rebels mounted their lightning advance on Damascus that ended with the Syrian strongman's ouster.

Reuters · 6d

Assad gets asylum in Russia, rebels sweep through Syria

Thousands gathered, chanting "freedom" from Assad's rule.

The Times of India on MSN · 21h

Turkey Reveals How It Convinced Iran and Russia Against Helping Bashar Al-Assad Amid Syrian rebels' Damascus Offensive

A surprising new alliance is reshaping the Syrian conflict, leaving the West in disbelief. Erdogan’s rare message to Putin and Khamenei hints at a pivotal agreement that could alter the region’s dynamics.

Assad, Syria

The Boston Globe · 8h

Assad’s fall to Islamist rebels in Syria unsettles region’s autocrats

The leaders — from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — are worried that Assad’s ouster could stir unrest at home, say analysts, officials and diplomats. They are also concerned that Syria could plunge into chaos,

The Associated Press on MSN · 4d

Syrian rebels free prisoners from Assad’s notorious dungeons who celebrate in Damascus streets

Tens of thousands of people held in Syria's notorious prisons have been freed in the 10 days since the insurgents began their lightning advance across the country that ended with the toppling of President Bashar Assad.

The Washington Post · 1d

Syrians in the U.S. celebrate the fall of Assad's regime

On Dec. 8, a group of Syrian-Americans did the celebratory Debkeh dance outside the White House following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

American flown from Syria

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

American released from prison in Syria after rebels overthrow president

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — An American who disappeared seven months ago into former Syrian President Bashar Assad’s notorious prison system said early Friday he was released by the “liberators” who arrived in Damascus a day after the longtime ruler fled the capital.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Syrian rebels deliver American to U.S. military post, photos show

Travis Timmerman, a Missouri native, was imprisoned in Syria after he crossed into the country months ago. He was flown out of Syria and taken by helicopter to Jordan on Friday, a U.S. official said.

Las Vegas Sun · 1d

American released from Syrian prison is flown out of the country, a US official says

The U.S. military has transported out of Syria an American who had disappeared seven months ago into former President Bashar Assad’s notorious prison system and was among the thousands released this week by rebels,

Biden praises regime change in Syria after rebels capture Damascus

A coalition of Syrian rebels say they have toppled the government of President Bashar al-Assad and captured the Syrian ...

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Syrian rebels claim Damascus ‘liberated’ as Assad regime’s defenses crumble

Syrian rebels appear to have entered the capital Damascus after facing scant resistance from regime forces, as President ...

In Aleppo, Rebels Give a Sense of What May Come in Syria

Rebel fighters who took control of Aleppo about two weeks ago have promised security and continuity. Prices have skyrocketed, ...

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Syrian rebels capture Damascus as President Assad flees the country

We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad,” a rebel leader said on WhatsApp. “To the displaced ...

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Rebels seize Damascus; Assad reported to have fled Syria for Moscow

Syrian insurgents’ sweep concludes a lightning offensive that ended the half-century Assad dynasty. President Bashar Assad ...

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Watch: View of Syria’s Damascus after rebels topple Assad’s dictator regime

Watch a view of celebrations in Damascus, Syria, on Monday (9 December) after rebels toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad’s ...

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American who says he crossed into Syria on foot is free after 7 months in detention

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — An American who turned up in Syria on Thursday says he was detained after crossing into the country on ...

Syria live updates: IDF operating mission in Syria, beyond buffer zone

Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar Assad in a lightning-quick ...

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