Northern Syria takes step toward new judicial system

The Turkish-built Palace of Justice and an even larger prison were inaugurated in al-Rai last month with the expectation of a new judicial system to begin functioning in mid-October in place of unsanctioned courts controlled by the Free Syrian Army.

Syria

Assessing Bahraini-Syrian encounter in New York

Bahrain Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa's meeting with his Syrian counterpart leaves observers questioning its position on the Syrian crisis.

Saudi Arabia

Intel: Why Congress buried its Syria policy review in an unrelated aviation bill

Syria

Will Iran, Turkey jointly confront US influence east of the Euphrates?

Iran and Turkey are gearing their policies in Syria toward jointly tackling the current status quo in northeastern Syria, where US-backed forces constitute a common threat to both Turkish and Iranian interests.

Syria

Three years in Syria, Russia sums up achievements and challenges

On the third anniversary of the Russian campaign in Syria, Foreign Minister Lavrov summed up Moscow's achievements but conceded challenges persist.

Syria

Iran FM: Trump ‘repeating the same mistakes’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the Donald Trump administration is repeating the same mistakes that led to the US invasion and occupation of Iraq and growing chaos and instability in the Middle East.

Iraq

Iran launches missile, drone attacks on militants in Syria

Using missiles and armed drones, Iran said it sought to send a message to terrorist groups and their sponsors.

Syria

Intel: Here’s why Iran’s missile strikes in Syria should worry the US

Syria

Erdogan greets Turkish lawmakers with fire, fury as parliament convenes

The Turkish president opened the parliamentary session with renewed antagonism toward the United States and the Kurdish militants it's aligned with in Syria and Iraq, dashing hopes that Turkey's economic difficulties had tempered his aggression.

Syria

Russia pins downed plane on Israel, will add missiles in Syria

Russia’s decision to deploy its S-300 air defense systems in Syria is a major step toward dominating Syrian airspace, but to what extent will it affect Israel?

Syria

Intel: Here’s why the US fears a ‘larger conflict’ in Syria if UN talks fail

Syria

Diyanet flexes its muscles to back Erdogan’s soft power in Syria

In Syria, Diyanet assumed a role beyond religious diplomacy in coordinating various aid, vocational and religious education agencies, all to win the hearts and minds of the locals.

Syria