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Reporters are seen in the briefing room near a television monitor displaying an illustration reading 'Trump at War' alongside a photo of US President Donald Trump at the White House. AFP

AnalysisCan a Venezuela scenario develop in Iran with Khamenei eliminated?

A figure more open to compromise could emerge, but hardliners remain strong and the war could be a long one

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Syria's central bank launches reform review with top US consultant to rebuild global trust

UN Security Council removes Al Nusra Front and Hayat Tahrir from sanctions list

Syrian Ramadan series on Assad-era prisons ignites backlash

Woman and child killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon's Baalbek

Syria swaps troops for Druze prisoners in deal brokered by Al Shara's brother

ISIS launches daily attacks in north-eastern Syria



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