Al Tanf base lies in the Syrian desert, 240km from the capital Damascus. Reuters

US denies Iran's claim it killed American troops in Syria

IRGC says it launched strikes on Al Tanf desert base, where America no longer maintains an official presence

MENA

Strait of Hormuz crisis prompts Iraq and Jordan to revisit oil pipeline plan

MENA

Syrian President replaces intelligence chief

MENA

Lebanon and Syria seek to revive trade ties as ministers meet

MENA

Photo essay: How a running club is helping Syria find its stride

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Running clubs of Syria - in pictures

US backs Iraq-Syria oil pipeline amid efforts to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Energy
Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh, second left, on a panel at the First Syrian-American Business Forum in Damascus. Photo: Sana

US is 'directly engaged in Syria's economic recovery'

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

MENA

No standing ovation: New MPs listen in silence as Al Shara opens Syria's parliament

MENA

France's return of Syrian artefacts key to cultural restoration after war

MENA

Cell suspected of carrying out Damascus bombing 'affiliated with ISIS'

MENA

Syria on cusp of sanctions-free era

MENA

EditorialWhy security remains Syria's main challenge

Editorial

Syria regains voting rights at UN chemical weapons watchdog

News
Syria's economy is in need of reconstruction and investment after 13 years of civil war. AFP

Syria on cusp of sanctions-free era

Removal of US terrorism designation could help drive foreign investment

MENA

EditorialWhy security remains Syria's main challenge

Editorial

Syria regains voting rights at UN chemical weapons watchdog

News

Syria suspects Assad loyalists behind Damascus bombings

MENA

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