Syria
The Iranian-Israeli war of words on Syria may escalate
Israeli strikes killed Syrian and Iranian military personnel, just after a warning from Tehran
IranWashington will struggle with Syrian contradictions
The United States is backing Turkey in Idlib, but faces a complex situation on the ground in the east
SyriaIdlib will weaken but not break Turkish-Russian ties
Erdogan has locked himself into a no-win situation in Syria.
TurkeyTehran will use Damascus’s need for military support
As Iran’s foreign minister cites a political solution, Iran-backed Shia militias fight on in Idlib
SyriaDamascus may press on in Idlib, at high human cost
A Moscow-backed advance against the final rebel stronghold has ignited tensions with Ankara
SyriaRussian-Turkish bond will be tested by Syria clashes
As the Russian and Turkish leaders pledge to coordinate in Syria, the vague wording reveals more differences than accord
TurkeyDamascus will likely fail to stem currency collapse
Military advances come as economic indicators are worsening sharply
SyriaRussia may quash sharp Turkish-Syrian escalation
Damascus’s troops have killed six Turkish personnel in their advance on rebel-held Idlib
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