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Syria Military Source Says Drones From Iraq Targeted Area Near US Base

A Syrian military source said a drone attack originating from Iraq targeted an area in the country's northeast, near a base hosting US forces.

Israel Says Struck Syrian Army Camps After Druze ‘Attacked’

Israel said it had struck Syrian army camps in response to what it called attacks against the Druze community in the southern Sweida province.

Strikes Kill Nine Iran-Backed Fighters Near Iraq-Syria Border: Security Officials

Air strikes killed at least nine Iran-backed fighters in Iraq near the Iraqi-Syrian border, two senior security officials said.

Syria Accuses Hezbollah of Firing Shells Into Its Territory

Syria said Iran-backed Hezbollah had fired artillery shells into its territory from Lebanon, state media reported.

US Forces to Complete Withdrawal From Syria Within a Month

The US forces that led the coalition against the Islamic State group will complete their withdrawal from Syria within a month, three sources told AFP on Monday, as troops began leaving a major base.

IS Urges Members to Fight Syria’s New Government

The Islamic State group urged its fighters to confront Syria's new authorities, in its spokesperson's first audio message in two years.

US Military Says Struck More Than 30 IS Targets in Syria

The US military said Saturday that its forces had struck more than 30 Islamic State group targets in Syria this month, maintaining pressure on the jihadists after a deadly attack on US troops last year.

US Forces Withdraw From Syria’s Al-Tanf Base: Syrian Military Sources

US forces have withdrawn to Jordan from Syria's Al-Tanf base, where they had been deployed as part of the international coalition against the Islamic State group, two Syrian military sources told AFP on Wednesday.

Over 2,200 IS Detainees Transferred to Iraq From Syria: Iraqi Official

Iraq has received 2,225 Islamic State group detainees, whom the US military began transferring from Syria last month, an Iraqi official said.

Syrian Security Forces Enter Hasakeh City Under Deal With Kurds

Syrian government security personnel entered Hasakeh city, a stronghold of Kurdish forces, under an integration deal agreed with the Kurds.

Syria Government, Kurds Reach Comprehensive Agreement

Syria's government and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive deal on Friday to gradually integrate the Kurds' military and civilian institutions into the state.

Syrian Leader Meets Putin, Russia Eyes Deal on Military Bases

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for talks in Moscow on Wednesday, as the Kremlin seeks to secure the future of military bases vital for its operations in the Middle East.

Syria Frees 126 Minors After Taking Prison From Kurdish Forces

Syria's government freed at least 126 minors being held in a northern prison on Saturday, state media reported, after taking over the facility from Kurdish forces as part of an agreement.

More IS Detainees Heading to Iraq From Syria: Iraqi Officials

Hundreds of Islamic State group detainees were being transferred from Syria to Iraq on Saturday, the second batch since the US announced plans to relocate the jihadists there, two Iraqi security officials told AFP.

Volatile Security Blocks UN From Syria IS-Linked Camp

Poor security conditions at a camp in northeast Syria that houses thousands of suspected relatives of Islamic State group fighters, including foreigners has prevented the UN refugee agency from entering.

Israel Says Struck Syria-Lebanon Border Crossings Used by Hezbollah

The Israeli military said it struck four crossings along the Syria-Lebanon border on Wednesday that were used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons, after earlier launching fresh strikes on the militant group in Lebanon.

Syria Govt, Kurds Trade Accusations Over Fate of IS Prisoners

The Syrian government and Kurdish forces traded accusations on Monday over the fate of Islamic State group prisoners held in Kurdish-run facilities, as Syria's army deployed in the north and east under a recent deal.

Syrian President Cancels Germany Visit: Berlin

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has cancelled a planned visit to Berlin this week, a German government spokeswoman told AFP on Sunday.

Turkey Kurdish Leader Calls Syria Clashes ‘Sabotage’

Recent deadly clashes in Syria between government forces and Kurdish fighters seek to "sabotage" the peace process between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers' Party.

Macron, Iraqi Kurdish Leader Urge ‘De-escalation’ in Syria

French President Macron and Iraqi Kurdistan President Barzani in telephone talks on Saturday urged a cessation of fighting in Syria.

Syrian Army Says Entering Area East of Aleppo After Kurds Agree to Withdraw

Syria's army its forces had started entering an area east of Aleppo after Kurdish forces agreed to withdraw from the region following recent clashes.

Syrian Army Tells Kurdish Forces to Withdraw From Area East of Aleppo City

Syria's army told Kurdish forces to withdraw from an area they control east of Aleppo after dislodging fighters from two neighborhoods in the city in deadly clashes last week.

US Announces ‘Large-Scale’ Strikes Against IS in Syria

US and allied forces carried out "large-scale" strikes against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria, the US military said.

Syria Govt Forces Take Control of Aleppo’s Kurdish Neighborhoods

Syria's government was in full control of Aleppo after taking over the city's Kurdish neighborhoods following days of deadly clashes.