A Syria-based rebel group has accused Western-backed opposition leaders of failing the Syrian people in their uprising against Al Assad’s rule. The group has threatened to withdraw its support if the Syrian opposition leaders don’t come up with a joint strategy. In a statement...

 Iran has opened two lines of credit totalling $4 billion to Damascus and expects to open up a third to counter the effects of an international embargo, Syria's central bank said on Monday according to AFP. "Iran continues to support Syria, by opening one line of credit worth a...

Children’s participation in the conflict has grown in frequency and in method of involvement. “Ibrahim," who says he is 18, but looks much younger, smiles as he passes me his battered cell phone, insisting that I watch yet another video. The grainy footage shows a young Syrian...

Along with no-fly zone plans, the White House is considering arming parts of the Syrian opposition and formally recognizing the Syrian opposition council, reports Josh Rogin. The White House has asked the Pentagon to draw up plans for a no-fly zone inside Syria that would be enforced by...