In an impoverished, war-ravaged country, the first prayers after the fall of a brutal regime drew jubilant crowds, even in areas seen as regime strongholds.
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Joy Buoys Syria’s First Friday Prayers Since Assad Ouster, but Hardships Loom
In an impoverished, war-ravaged country, the first prayers after the fall of a brutal regime drew jubilant crowds, even in areas seen as regime strongholds.
What to Know About the Countries Still Fighting in Syria After al-Assad’s Ouster
Bashar al-Assad is gone, and Russia and Iran have stepped back. But Israel, Turkey and the United States are carrying out airstrikes.
U.S. Says It Killed Islamic State Militants in Syria
Airstrikes on Monday targeted people who the military said were senior leaders of the group, which has sharply stepped up its attacks in Iraq and Syria.
What We Know About the ‘Terrorist Attack’ in Turkey
After the assault on an aerospace complex in Ankara, Turkey struck sites of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party and its affiliates in Syria and Iraq.
Iraq Suspends the Saudi-Owned MBC Channel After Protesters Storm Office
The action came after the channel aired a report describing a number of leaders of Iranian backed armed groups as terrorists.
Despite Sinwar’s Death, Mideast Peace May Still Be Elusive
Just about all of the actors in the region are looking for an “offramp” to the conflict, many analysts say. But Hezbollah and Hamas are talking tough, and Israel is not backing down.
Yazidi Woman Taken Captive by ISIS Has Been Rescued in Gaza, Israel Says
She was returned to her family in Iraq after a complex operation involving the United States, Jordan and others, the Israeli military said.
Israel-Hezbollah War: What to Know
An Israeli ground operation targeting Hezbollah forces in Lebanon recalls previous wars and raises fears of worse to come.
Iran’s Strikes on Israel Appear Aimed at Shoring Up Regional Alliance
Iran’s second missile barrage against Israel is unlikely to deter its foe, experts say, but may help retain the support of the “Axis of Resistance” it has built up over years.