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 Protesters burn US and Israeli flags during an anti-Israel protest in Tehran, Iran, April 1, 2024

US says it 'had no involvement' in Israel strike, Iran vows to take revenge

Iran vows to take revenge on Israel for Damascus airstrike as the US tells Iran it 'had no involvement' in airstrike.

By REUTERS
02/04/2024

In rare interview, Syria’s Assad defends Hamas, praises Putin to pro-Kremlin journalist

The Syrian dictator also expressed support for Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and compared the war between Israel and Hamas to that war, painting both Hamas and Russia as acting in self-defense.

04/03/2024

As US, Iran trade blows, Afghans and Kurds in Syria may pay price

The Afghans were killed because their bases in Syria tend to be simple, poorly constructed and they are used by Iran as cannon-fodder in Syria.

The Iran-Israel war by proxy

There is undoubtedly a clear conflict between, on one side, Iran and its proxies, and on the other, the US and Israel.

Does Iran expect US retaliation for drone killing in Jordan?

Iran’s calculations are based on years in which Iran has carried out attacks around the region and has never faced any retaliation.

Israel shifts to deadlier strikes on Iran-linked targets in Syria

Israel's military chief said Israeli forces work throughout the region and take "whatever action necessary" to show Israel's determination to defend itself.

By REUTERS
08/01/2024

October 7 massacre was retaliation for Soleimani killing, Iran says

Hamas denied Iran's statement, saying: "The reasons for the operation of the Flood of al-Aqsa, and foremost are the dangers that threaten al-Aqsa Mosque."

27/12/2023

A ‘dead’ IRGC commander, and the Middle East media problem - analysis

A Telegram channel in Iraq claimed an Iranian commander was killed and then mocked media for reporting it.

Iran to increase attacks on US by arming groups in Syria - report

The report says that the IRGC Quds Force oversaw “testing of one of the explosives, which reportedly sliced through a tank’s armored plating in a trial run."

Iran-Hezbollah network in Syria and the aftermath of Homs airstrikes - analysis

Syria is an important player today because it intersects with major tectonic changes in the region, changes that relate to diplomatic developments.

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