Syria

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering preemptive airstrikes to deter Iran from advancing its nuclear weapons program. What Happened: Trump’s transition team is scrutinizing the option of a military strike, spurred by the latest disturbances in the Middle East. The downfall of...

Syrian President Bashar Assad’s 24-year rule came to an abrupt end Sunday following a 12-day offensive by rebel forces.  The Details: Assad fled the country after rebels gained control and has reportedly received asylum in Russia, as revealed by a source from the Kremlin, according to Russia...

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have been granted asylum by Russia, as revealed by a source from the Kremlin, according to Russia’s State-Owned News Agency TASS on Sunday. What Happened: Assad and his family have now arrived in Moscow. The Kremlin source stated that the...

President-elect Donald Trump weighed in on the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad after a rebel group seized control of Damascus, ending five decades of Assad family rule. What Happened: On Sunday, Trump shared his reaction to Assad’s exit from Syria after 24 years in power on his social...

U.S. Military Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces launched strikes on nine targets in two locations in Syria on Monday. The strikes targeted groups associated with Iran in response to multiple attacks on U.S. personnel and allies in the region over the past 24 hours. “These strikes will...

A delegation from North Korea, led by the cabinet minister for international trade, is visiting Iran. This visit comes amid long-standing suspicions of covert military ties between the two nations. What Happened: Yun Jong Ho, the North Korean minister for external economic relations, led a...

In a series of alleged retaliatory strikes, Israel reportedly targeted Iran, Syria, and Iraq. The strikes come in response to an Iranian missile attack on Israel. What Happened: On Friday, Israel reportedly launched a missile strike on Iran, which was followed by explosions in central Iran,...

An alleged Israeli airstrike has reportedly killed a top commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in an attack on a consulate building in the Syrian capital Damascus. A Lebanese security source told Reuters that one of the dead in an attack that flattened an Iranian consulate...

The United States has carried out an airstrike in Iraq, targeting a senior commander of an Iranian-aligned militant group. The strike was in response to a deadly drone attack on a U.S. base, allegedly orchestrated by the militia. What Happened: The Pentagon confirmed that the U.S. military...

In a recent revelation, Iranian entities reportedly used accounts at Lloyds Banking Group PLC (NYSE:LYG) and Banco Santander SA (NYSE:SAN) to evade U.S. sanctions. The banks are now under scrutiny for their involvement in the illicit transactions. What Happened: The Iranian entities, including the...

The U.S. has declared its intention to conduct additional strikes on Iran-aligned groups in the Middle East, following the recent attacks on these factions in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. What Happened: White House National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, confirmed on Sunday that...

Political tension is intensifying following the deaths of three U.S. soldiers, allegedly at the hands of Iran-backed militants. The incident has amplified pressure on U.S. President Joe Biden to take direct action against Iran, despite fears of triggering a wider conflict. What Happened:...

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The U.S. retaliated against Iran by launching airstrikes on two Iranian facilities in Syria. This action follows a series of assaults against U.S. troops in the region. What Happened: The Pentagon confirmed that President Joe Biden ordered these “self-defense airstrikes” on weapons and...

A Russian fighter jet struck a U.S. drone with a flare over Syria, marking the latest in a series of encounters between Russian jets and U.S. drones in the region, Al Jazeera reports. Incident Details: The Russian aircraft flew dangerously close to the U.S. MQ-9 drone, deployed on a mission against...