Iran’s supreme leader denied Sunday that militant groups around the region functioned as Tehran’s proxies, warning that if his country chose to “take action”, it would not need them anyway. The remarks came after a year in which Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza suffered heavy losses in wars with Israel, and two […]
By Carlotta Gall and David Guttenfelder The ancient city, an early stronghold of opposition to Bashar al-Assad’s oppressive regime, was ravaged by a government crackdown. New York Times correspondents in Homs spoke to people who were reacting to his fall with smiles and tears. Source: The New York Times Category: Homs (Syria), Refugees and Displaced […]
By RT The Israeli PM delivered a speech from the summit of Mount Hermon, promising to “stay in this important place” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israeli forces will remain in a buffer zone within the newly seized Syrian territory until an arrangement with Damascus is established “that ensures Israel’s security.” Accompanied by […]