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Man Sentenced For Smuggling ''Instruments of Death'
On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge James Selna agreed with prosecutors, and sentenced Syrian-American Rasheed Al Jijakli, 57, of Walnut, California for supplying Syrian rebels with "instruments of death."
Trump Decided to Withdraw From Syria a Week Ago
President Donald Trump has announced the withdrawal of troops from Syria, having informed his military officials after a call with the Turkish president regarding an arms deal and a potential offensive against U.S. allies.
Does Trump's Withdrawal Mean Russia Won in Syria?
Russia's support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has granted him military and diplomatic victories, giving Moscow an edge in the Middle East and the Mediterranean.
Trump Wants Out of Syria: How Many Troops There and Why
"We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there during the Trump Presidency," the president tweeted.
Russia Missiles 'Increase' Threat to U.S. in Syria
General Kenneth McKenzie, President Donald Trump's nominee for CENTCOM chief, said the mission remained limited to defeating ISIS, despite statements from other officials.
Syria Government, Activists Accuse U.S. of Bombing Army
The U.S.-led coalition claimed to have killed an infamous ISIS commander, but the Syrian government and activists said no.
Syria Frees Druze Women Kidnapped by ISIS
The Syrian military has reportedly freed 19 hostages abducted by ISIS earlier this year in the Druze province of Al-Sweida.
Syria Fighters Once Paid by U.S. Join Iran's Ally
A number of once-CIA-sponsored Syrian rebels are reportedly joining the ranks of the Iran-backed Hezbollah, while others are frustrating U.S. goals with Turkey's help.
Russia Says Deal with Turkey Working, Syria Disagrees
Russia's alliance with Turkey is being tested by the ongoing presence of militant groups in Idlib and attacks on Syrian Kurds in the north.
Syria's National Museum Reopens Amid Tourism Push
Most of the museum's exhibits were removed and kept in secret locations for their protection.
Russia Warns U.S. Is Playing 'Dangerous Game' in Syria
Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the U.S. is "illegally trying to create a quasi-state" for Kurds in eastern Syria.
Turkey's Deals With U.S. and Russia in Syria Explained
The deals may be in jeopardy after local challenges emerged to two precarious international arrangements designed to avoid new violence.
Russia Says World Gave Up Trying to Oust Syria's Assad
"There is an understanding that this country, which is a U.N. member, has the right to choose its path," said Russia's deputy foreign minister.
Why Syria and Iran Want to Recapture Idlib
The battle of Idlib, the rebels' last major bastion, will ultimately be fought as Aleppo was, leading to its recapture by the Assad regime.
U.S. Allies in Syria Say Russia's S-300 'Not Bad'
Unlike its U.S. sponsor, the political wing of the Syrian Democratic Forces is not opposed to the Syrian government and is actively trying to reconcile with it.
Iran Asks Why U.S. Troops Were Three Miles From ISIS
An Iranian missile strike targeting jihadis just a few miles from U.S. troops in Syria was a response to warnings from the Trump administration.
Russia's S-300 Arrives in Syria, and That's Not All
In addition to the S-300 missile systems, Russia Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Moscow has improved its electronic warfare abilities.
Foe Ministers of Bahrain, Syria Hug and Kiss in Meeting
Bahrain's foreign minister surprised observers by saying that "the Syrian government is the ruler in Syria, and we work with countries even if we disagree with them."
Russia Wants Refugees to Return to Syria But Many Can't
"I know that the regime cannot be trusted," Jude Ash, a Syrian activist who is now an asylum applicant in the U.S., told Newsweek. "Any attempt by the regime to facilitate any transition or resolution, the main problem there is trust," he explained.
Russian Electronic Defenses Will Track Planes in Israel
The deputy director of Russia's state-run Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies said Moscow would soon be able to track planes, "be it in Israel or Saudi Arabia or even in Europe."
Iran Warns Israel Not to Attack, Russia Readies Defense
Iran's top security official said Israel "will face regrettable reactions" if it tries to attack Syria again, as Russia's strategic balance sways.
Trump Criticizes Russia for Enabling Syria 'Butchery'
While the president criticized Russia and Iran during the Security Council meeting, he expressed appreciation for the "restraint" both nations have shown in Syria's Idlib province.
U.S. Calls New Russian Air Defense in Syria 'a Concern'
Russia's decision to equip its Syrian ally comes after an Israeli air raid and amid U.S. threats of military action.
Tel Aviv Diary: What Next for Israel and Russia?
The Russian announcement that they will supply the S-300 to Syria is a troubling development for Israel.
Syria: U.S., Russia, Turkey and Iran's Role Explained
A deal struck Monday by Russia and Turkey appears to have stalled any sort of imminent Syrian military attack on Idlib, but tensions remain high in the region.
Syria Accidentally Shoots Down Russian Warplane
Russia claims Israeli fighters were using the reconnaissance plane as cover, forcing it into the path of the Syrian missiles.
Russia, Turkey Talk Syria: A Lot's Changed in a Year
Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to establish a demilitarized zone of 15 to 20 kilometers in Idlib.
U.S. Warns Russia Not to Attack in Syria, Begins Drills
The U.S. conducted a major live-fire exercise with Syrian rebel allies, while warning Russia and Iran not to support the government against insurgents in Idlib.
West Plans Attack on Syria, Russia and Iran Defend Ally
Western powers may not even wait for a chemical weapons attack to strike Syria, whose allies are rallying to resist.
U.S., Russia Begin Final ISIS Battles, Risk Conflict
The U.S. has already entered talks with France and the U.K. in what Russia fears could be a new set of strikes against its Syrian ally.