Middle East

Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was transferred to Russia 'in the most secure manner,' according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov

The Russian army relies on agreements with rebel organizations that will allow it to leave the country 'without disturbance' • For this reason, Moscow stopped calling the rebels 'terrorists'

The new government will soon publish a first list of names of individuals who have tortured the Syrian people

Rebel groups are seeking to reach underground sections of the infamous Saydnaya prison, where opponents of the Assad regime are held • A cash reward has been offered, but so far without success

Air raids attributed to Israel were carried out around Damascus, targeting sophisticated weapons and military installations – as well as a facility holding chemical weapons

International media earlier suggested that Bashar al-Assad was killed as the plane he was fleeing on crashed

According to a US media report, Tehran expect the rebels would advance so quickly • Iranian media reflected the change in attitude towards the rebels ahead of a deal between the sides.

'It's a morning of victory,' a senior opposition official said – 'Thank you Israel"

'These measures have no credible civilian justification and could, on the contrary, directly fuel a military nuclear program if Iran were to take the decision'

'We have managed to advance on several axes within and towards the city center,' an opposition source said

Commander of the rebel forces in Aleppo, Abu Obdo, in a special interview with i24NEWS that 'We are fighting against a common enemy. The enemy is the criminal Iranian regime and all its branches'

A private source told i24NEWS that communications between Fatah and Hamas to establish a joint Palestinian committee in Cairo failed

President Bashar al-Assad is in his most precarious position in years as the Syrian opposition forces make major gains in a massive offensive

Issues between the two Palestinian factions remain procedural, a senior official said, with the pressing need of suffering Palestinians driving Hamas and Fatah to advance an agreement

NSC spokesperson blames Assad for creating conditions that allowed anti-government forces their most significant gains in years

Rebels led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham mount the largest offensive in years

Opposition takes heavy losses as air support from Russia helps stop the advance, which succeeded in capturing several towns in the Idlib and Aleppo countryside

Military dispatches navel vessel, helicopter to aid in finding survivors

The names and ages of the three men - who were arrested Sunday evening - was revealed, with photos showing the suspects with eyes covered

The ICC arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister is not enough, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said

"We are fully committed to the safety and security of our citizens, residents, and visitors," the UAE's interior ministry said

While Israel has not yet officially accused Iran of involvement in the terrorist act, western officials believe Tehran runs intelligence operations in the UAE

Time is running out for the Islamic Republic as the upcoming Trump administration has promised to strengthen sanctions