Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

Syrian foreign minister warns Saudis against incursion, will be resisted
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Syrian foreign minister warns Saudis against incursion, will be resisted

Syria will see any incursion on its territory as an act of aggression, Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem said on Saturday,…
Iran mocks Saudi offer to send ground troops to Syria
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Iran mocks Saudi offer to send ground troops to Syria

The head of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard said on Saturday Saudi Arabia lacked the courage to go through with a…
Few Russian strikes in Syria are against Islamic State, U.S. official says
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Few Russian strikes in Syria are against Islamic State, U.S. official says

Only a third of Russia's air strikes in Syria are targeting Islamic State and its imprecise attacks are forcing the…
Kerry says progress made in Saudi-led talks with Syrian opposition
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Kerry says progress made in Saudi-led talks with Syrian opposition

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday that Saudi-led talks to try to unite Syrian opposition groups had…
France’s Fabius: Assad’s departure not necessary before political transition
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France’s Fabius: Assad’s departure not necessary before political transition

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said he no longer believes that Bashar al-Assad's departure is necessary before any political transition…
At least 100 fighters killed in Syria during storming of besieged airbase – monitor
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At least 100 fighters killed in Syria during storming of besieged airbase – monitor

At least 100 soldiers and fighters were killed in northern Syria in just over 24 hours of fierce fighting earlier…
Syria’s Assad says ready to hold presidential election with people’s blessing
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Syria’s Assad says ready to hold presidential election with people’s blessing

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told Russian lawmakers in Damascus on Sunday that he was ready to take part in presidential…
Kerry sees new Syria talks next week, does not rule out Iran role
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Kerry sees new Syria talks next week, does not rule out Iran role

US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday he expects new talks on Syria to begin as soon as…
Russian air strikes kill 45 in Syria, including rebel commander: monitor
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Russian air strikes kill 45 in Syria, including rebel commander: monitor

Russian air strikes in Syria's Latakia province killed a top rebel commander from a group armed by President Bashar al-Assad's…
Assad allies, including Iranians, prepare ground attack in Syria: sources
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Assad allies, including Iranians, prepare ground attack in Syria: sources

Hundreds of Iranian troops have arrived in Syria in the last 10 days and will soon join government forces and…
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