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Analysis: Russia, Iran strengthen alliance after Syria setback
The two countries signed 20-year cooperation pact, but despite anti-US stance there are limits to their partnership.
Syria Marks A Global Retreat Of Russian Power: The West Must Step Up
From Syria to Libya to Georgia, Putin's grip on his global empire is loosening. Thus far only Turkey and Israel benefit. Will the West rise to the occasion too?
A top Iranian general said Russia was actually bombing the empty desert while saying it was attacking Syrian rebels
Behrouz Esbati said he partially blamed Russia for the fall of Assad's government, in a rare break from Iran's official line on Syria.
Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy
Assad's regime, Russia lost a key all in the Middle East - but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.
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ICC prosecutor meets with Syria's new leader al-Sharaa
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan met with Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader, to discuss options for pursuing justice for victims of torture and war crimes
A senior Assad aide said a 'trick' by Putin contributed to Syria's collapse
An Assad official claims Putin betrayed his ally by promising support that never came.
Russia and Iran Sign Cooperation Treaty in the Kremlin
The agreement is focused more on trade than military issues, but it will bring two countries with a shared desire to challenge the West closer together.
Russian, Iranian presidents to discuss Syria, Middle East and nuclear programme
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian may discuss the situation in Syria, the Middle East, and Iran's nuclear programme on Friday, during Pezeshkian's visit to Russia,
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ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan meets with Syria's new leader al-Sharaa
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan met with Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader, to discuss options for pursuing justice for the victims of torture and war crimes perpetrated by the regime of ousted president Bashar al-Assad.
Erdoğan turns a page in Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey, who turns 71 next month and is in his third decade as the nation’s leader, has an appetite for power that appears as healthy as ever. On Monday, he declared 2025 to be “the year of the family” and unveiled measures aimed at raising the national birth rate.
How the Oct. 7 Attacks Transformed the Middle East
With an Israel-Hamas cease-fire set to begin, the shock waves from their war have reshaped the region in unexpected ways.
Putin and Iran's president deepen defence ties with 20-year pact
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian deepened military ties between their countries on Friday by signing a 20-year strategic partnership that is likely to worry the West.