Syria
Forces’ deaths will deepen the US Middle East dilemma
Iran-backed Iraqi militias yesterday struck the Jordanian outpost of a US Syrian base, killing three US personnel
Middle EastPowers will fight proxy wars in impoverished Syria
With the Gaza conflict raging, Syrians face military pressure from all sides, as economic constraints also tighten
SyriaTurkey seeks new openings against foreign Kurdish foes
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted at a new cross-border offensive in Kurdish-held areas of Iraq and Syria
TurkeyIslamic State will seek new opportunities in Syria
The global salafi-jihadist group has launched a new campaign, despite losing momentum in many countries
SyriaGaza-related Middle East escalation risks rise further
The killing of a crucial Iranian commander in Syria is being widely attributed to Israel
Middle EastJordan could step up military activity in Syria
Increasingly bold drug smugglers have engaged Jordanian border guards directly
JordanNorth-west Syria’s top rebel faction will keep control
A former al-Qaida offshoot constitutes a key part of Syria’s frozen conflict
SyriaDeclining aid to Syrians will worsen poverty
The World Food Programme will end its flagship food aid delivery next month
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