Khaled Yacoub Oweis

With bases to be converted into 'training centres', Moscow preserves access while Damascus regains authority over closed coastal zones

Strait of Hormuz showdown has turned Syria into an important partner – even for Iraq

Foreign ministers met in Jordan to discuss Israeli violations at one of Islam's holiest sites

Two discussed stalled deal under which SDF would effectively be dissolved

President of Iraq's Kurdistan region reaffirms support for 'stable and united Syria'

Venture to cover 1.3 per cent of Syria’s territory and produce crops, dairy and textiles

Attacks target Red Sea port central to plans to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Syrian official says Israeli incursions and post-civil war recovery will be discussed

Two injured after forces fire at crowd trying to block troops' advance

Two countries discuss restoring project as battle over strait disrupts energy flows

Sources say Abdulqader Al Tahhan is seen as a sophisticated operative among the former militants now in control of the Syrian state

Washington's assistance ranges from fast-track approvals to investment guides, Levant specialist Jacob McGee says

Syrian President says People's Assembly is part of a phase of 'strengthening the institutions' of the state

Removal of US terrorism designation could help drive foreign investment

Blasts at Palace of Justice and during Macron visit seen as warning and attempt to undermine new government