By RT The Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces has taken full control of the eastern city of Deir ez-Zor, according to Reuters The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a US-backed military coalitionn dominated by Kurdish groups, has seized the eastern Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, according to Reuters. Two security sources based in eastern Syria have reportedly told […]
US President-elect Donald Trump has named Adam Boehler as his administration’s lead hostage negotiator at a time when the United States is seeking to secure the release of prisoners trapped in Gaza and other parts around the world. A healthcare executive, Mr Boehle would be America’s special presidential envoy for hostage affairs. He will succeed […]
By Erika Solomon, Ronen Bergman and Adam Rasgon Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes. Source: The New York Times Category: Aleppo (Syria), Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Russia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, […]