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...

American journalist Austin Tice is alive, his mother said on Friday, citing a source vetted by the US government. “We have from a significant source that has been vetted all over our government: Austin Tice is alive. Austin Tice is being treated well, and there is no doubt about that,”...

The strategically important province of Homs, which is the gateway to the capital Damascus, stands out as the heartland of Syria due to its geographical location, proximity to energy resources and logistical advantages, giving it a critical place in both domestic politics and international...