US forces deploy to Middle East as Iran's credibility on the line

US forces deploy to Middle East as Iran's credibility on the line

2023-08-23

Abdul Qader al-Nayel warned the Gulf states not to be duped by Iran's lies or deceitful announcements


Iranian regime arms proxies via Syrian port of Baniyas

Iranian regime arms proxies via Syrian port of Baniyas

2024-08-26

it, as it is a maritime window to the Mediterranean for Iran," Syrian journalist Mohammed al-Abdullah told Al-Fassel


Counterterrorism efforts still vital amid ISIS attacks in Syrian desert

Counterterrorism efforts still vital amid ISIS attacks in Syrian desert

2024-07-22

of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Syrian regime forces, and Iran-aligned militias, Syrian journalist Ahed


Tehran arrests Iranian civilians en masse amid mounting 'spy' paranoia

Tehran arrests Iranian civilians en masse amid mounting 'spy' paranoia

2025-06-26

the Iranian regime's fundamental incompetence and disregard for its own citizens. Iran's


Syrians block Russian entry into northern town of al-Bab

Syrians block Russian entry into northern town of al-Bab

2024-07-13

. Abu al-Zandeen links opposition-controlled areas with those controlled by the Syrian regime


Gulf states bolster naval power amid increasing maritime threats

Gulf states bolster naval power amid increasing maritime threats

2024-11-20

The UAE Navy officially receives the Al Emarat corvette from the French shipbuilder Naval Group


Yemeni children killed by Houthis' failed missile launches, deliberate mortar attacks

Yemeni children killed by Houthis' failed missile launches, deliberate mortar attacks

2025-04-07

off course and putting civilians in danger. [Al-Fassel] The Iran-backed Houthis


Relationship between Syrian and Iranian regimes under increasing strain

Relationship between Syrian and Iranian regimes under increasing strain

2024-09-24

A banner showing Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, Houthi leader


Syrian regime blamed for fueling Deir Ezzor clashes

Syrian regime blamed for fueling Deir Ezzor clashes

2023-09-07

of oil to the Syrian regime and drug trafficking, he said. Al-Abed said the SDF moved


Iran-Hizbullah distancing act is a face-saving sham, experts say

Iran-Hizbullah distancing act is a face-saving sham, experts say

2024-03-23

of the Lebanese state, al-Sayed said. Iran, Hizbullah in lockstep "Both the IRGC and Hizbullah


De facto Syrian leader's break with al-Qaeda weakened terrorist group

De facto Syrian leader's break with al-Qaeda weakened terrorist group

2025-01-06

coalition, Tahrir al-Sham. Al-Sharra's disavowal of al-Qaeda, which had enabled his rise


US forces continue to disrupt ISIS amid power vacuum following Syria regime collapse

US forces continue to disrupt ISIS amid power vacuum following Syria regime collapse

2024-12-10

of the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad, the United States said its priorities in Syria are to ensure


Syrian border tribes search for members disappeared by Kataib Hizbullah

Syrian border tribes search for members disappeared by Kataib Hizbullah

2025-05-06

. Jurf al-Sakhar is a fortified stronghold used by Iran-aligned Iraqi militias, particularly Kataib


With al-Assad's collapse, Iranian regime sees investments, regional clout crumble

With al-Assad's collapse, Iranian regime sees investments, regional clout crumble

2024-12-12

of the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad has left one of its key backers, the Islamic Republic, in a quandary


Strait of Hormuz closure would harm Iranian regime's own allies: analysts

Strait of Hormuz closure would harm Iranian regime's own allies: analysts

2025-07-11

lines for these critical items, Canada-based Middle East specialist Shahram Kholdi told Al-Fassel