Syria 16/05/2018 Syria: regime forces retake rebel-held Rastan The acquisition is the last area in central Syria still beseiged by President Basha Al-Assad's troops, depriving rebels of a crucial highway between Hama and Homs.
Syria 16/05/2018 Short film asks for Syrian fighting to stop for World Cup A Syrian Civil society group called 'We Exist!' has produced the film to highlight the extent of suffering in the country since the last World Cup.
Syria 16/05/2018 Chlorine used in Idlib attack says watchdog Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the toxic chemical
Syria 11/05/2018 Iran has backed Syria's "right to defend itself". It's after Israel launched heavy strikes on what it said was Iranian military infrastructure inside Syria.
Syria 09/05/2018 Syria accuses Israel of missile strike Syrian state media accused Israel of launching missiles at a target near Damascus on Tuesday, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was quitting the Iranian nuclear deal, a move that had prompted Israel to go on high alert.
Syria 30/04/2018 Missiles strike Syrian military bases Missile strikes on several Syrian government military bases in northern Syria on Sunday night are reported to have killed a number of pro-government fighters, including Iranians.
Syria 28/04/2018 Russia, Iran and Turkey continue to seek political solution in Syria Ministers from Russia, Iran and Turkey meet in Moscow and say that a political solution should be sought despite Western missile strikes.
Syria 24/04/2018 Syrian pro-government forces 'strike IS positions' in Damascus Syria's state television reports the operation taking place in Yarmouck, where thousands of Palestinian refugees live.
Syria 19/04/2018 UN security attack stops inspectors entering Syrian town Inspectors from the global chemical weapons watch dog are no nearer gaining access to Syria's Douma
Syria 17/04/2018 Chemical weapons inspectors arrive in Douma OPCW to investigate alleged Syrian attack
Syria 17/04/2018 False alarm triggers Syrian state air defences State TV carried reports of missiles being fired at two air bases
Syria 17/04/2018 OPCW inspectors allowed access to Douma Chemical weapons experts have finally been given permission to enter Douma on Wednesday after Western alliance accused Russia of blocking access
brussels bureau 16/04/2018 EU calls on Russia to bring Syria back to talks Foreign Ministers back Britain, France and the United States
Syria 16/04/2018 Syrians remain defiant despite allied air strikes The Western alliance air strikes on Syria's alleged chemical weapon sites have been widely condemned across the country
Syria 15/04/2018 Relief in Damascus after Allied strikes The Western allies say there will be no more attacks for the moment
Syria 15/04/2018 Western companies are not welcome in Syria to help with the rebuild Russian MPs met with President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus straight after the western airstrikes to talk about rebuilding infrastructure in the devastated country after seven years of war.
Syria 15/04/2018 Eastern Ghouta recaptured by Syrian army. Control of the region vastly increases the security of the Assad regime Over 40,000 rebels and their families have moved north to Idlib province
Syria 15/04/2018 Syria: Chemical weapons inspectors to visit site of suspected gas attack A team from the global chemical weapons watchdog OPCW is due in Douma, where up to 75 people were killed on April 7, triggering military strikes by the US, UK and France.
Syria 14/04/2018 Russia says the western strikes on Syria are 'unacceptable and lawless' Meanwhile, Iran's pragmatist President Hassan Rouhani also warned that the US-led missile attack on Syria would lead to further destruction in the Middle East.
