The leader of the Military Operations Administration, which has headed a stunning offensive snatching key cities from the Syrian government, told fighters to prepare to take the capital Damascus. “Damascus awaits you,” said leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in a statement addressed to fighters on...

Syrian opposition forces entered suburbs of the key city of Homs on Saturday, sources said, pressing a lightning week-long advance as front lines collapse across the country and government forces battle to save President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule. " Syrian opposition fights...

Iran began evacuating its military commanders and personnel from Syria on Friday, the New York Times reported, citing Iranian and regional sources – a move seen as a reflection of Iran’s diminished ability to support President Bashar al-Assad amid a renewed offensive by anti-government...

Syrian opposition factions took over the southern city of Daraa — which was the cradle of the country’s 2011 uprising — after they reached a deal with the army to secure its orderly withdrawal. They say senior security and army officials serving in the city have been given safe...