Bashar Al-Assad![]() Germany: Hold Assad accountable for chemical attacksGerman Foreign Minister says those responsible for use of chemical weapons in Syria must be held accountable.![]() Spokesman: Zarif quit because he wasn't informed of Assad visitSpokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry: 'One of the reasons' FM Zarif resigned was lack of knowledge regarding Syrian Pres. Assad's visit.![]() Syrian President meets Iran's Supreme LeaderSyrian President visits Iran for the first time since start of Syrian conflict, thanks Iran for its assistance.![]() Assad warns Kurds: The US won't protect youSyrian President warns country’s Kurds that the US would not protect them against any Turkish offensive.![]() Assad blames Israel for downing of Russian planeSyrian President writes Putin, says Russian plane was downed over Syria due to Israeli "arrogance".![]() There's a war going on out thereThree wars, at the very least, are raging in the Middle East, and Israel will get fallout from all of them.![]() Report: Israel secretly armed, funded Syrian rebels12 anti-Assad rebel groups in south Syria reportedly received money and weapons from Israel to combat ISIS, Iran-linked forces.![]() Trump warns Assad: The world is watchingUS President denies claims made in Bob Woodward's book, but also warns Syrian President that "the world is watching".![]() White House warns Assad against use of chemical weaponsWhite House warns Syrian President against using chemical weapons in Idlib, says the US and its allies will respond "appropriately".![]() Book claims Trump ordered Assad killedNew book claims Secretary of Defense ignored order from President to kill Syrian dictator following deadly chemical weapons attack.![]() Trump warns Assad against 'reckless' attack in IdlibTrump says Russia and Iran would be making a "grave mistake" if they back Syrian attack in province of Idlib.![]() Report: Trump offered US pullout for partial Iranian retreatLebanese paper claims US delegation met in secret with Syrian leaders, offered withdrawal in exchange for Iranian pullback from border.![]() Iran inks deal with Syria, vows to continue military cooperationDespite demands by US that Iran withdraw forces from Syria, Tehran signs deal with Assad regime, vows to continue military cooperation.![]() Iranian minister: We will continue to support SyriaIran's defense minister says the Iran-Syria cooperation won't be decided by a "third party."![]() ANALYSIS: Another major battle on the horizon in SyriaAssad intends to retake Idlib, but that may not be as easy as he thinks.![]() 'When people take you seriously, you can live in peace'Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar explains why Israel's friends aren't necessarily 'good guys,' says only deterrence sustains Israel.![]() White Helmets will speak against AssadMiddle East expert says White Helmets will provide footage and testimony of Syrian Pres. Assad's war crimes.![]() Lindsey Graham to Netanyahu: Assad and Iran are a package dealRepublican senator responds to PM's statement that Israel 'has no problem' with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad remaining in power. '![]() Netanyahu: Israel has 'no problem' with Assad governmentPM Netanyahu says Russia has pushed Iran away from Israeli border, Israel has 'no problem' with Assad regime.![]() Russian jets attack rebel-held town near GolanRussia assists Assad offensive near Israeli border that US says violates ceasefire brokered by US and Russia.![]() Assad: Negotiations with the U.S. are a waste of timeSyrian President rules out negotiations with the United States, says American policy will not change.![]() Assad: I wouldn't object to permanent Iranian base in SyriaSyrian President says his country's relations with Iran and its presence in Syria are non-negotiable.![]() Assad: Russia and Israel aren't coordinatedSyrian President denies reports that Israel coordinated air strikes in Syria with Russia.![]() ANALYSIS: After Iranian attack from Gaza, new war on the horizon‘Never a dull moment’ has been Israel’s motto since the establishment of the state in 1948.![]() Assad: Israel is in a 'panic'Syrian leader denies Iranian presence in Syria, use of chemical weapons, says Israel 'hysterical' over 'losing dear ones' Al-Nusra and ISIS.![]() Russia: No Iranian forces on Israeli borderFearing clashes with Israel, Assad regime and Russia look to reduce Iranian presence near Israeli border.![]() Liberman to Syria: Throw Iranians outDefense Minister tells Syrian president to expel Iranian forces from his country, warns Iran's presence will only 'bring destruction.'![]() 'We may have to eliminate Assad'Senior Israeli minister warns Assad may be 'eliminated' if he continues to allow Iran to use Syria as base for attacks on Israel.![]() Trump: Get ready Russia, the missiles are coming to SyriaUS President dismisses Russian threat to shoot down US missiles launched at Syria following deadly chemical weapons attack.![]() Mattis: 'Unwise' for Assad to use chemical weaponsU.S. Defense Secretary warns Syrian regime against using gas as a weapon.![]() Assad: Operation in Eastern Ghouta will continueSyrian President insists there is no contradiction between military operation against rebels and a truce.![]() U.S. officials: Assad producing new kinds of chemical weaponsOfficials in Washington say Syrian government still using chemical weapons despite committing to abolish its arsenal.![]() Assad replaces defense ministerSyrian President replaces his defense minister for the first time since 2012, part of a government reshuffle.![]() Erdogan: Assad is a terroristTurkish President calls Syrian President a terrorist, says peace efforts cannot continue with him.![]() Assad: France a backer of 'terrorism'Syrian President blasts France, says it has "no right to talk about peace" in his country.![]() UN report: Assad responsible for April gas attackNew UN report finds Assad's regime was responsible for sarin gas attack in Khan Sheikhun.![]() Assad meets visiting Iranian Chief of StaffSyrian President meets General Mohammad Baqeri who vowed to destroy "Zionist enemy".![]() Liberman: In next war, Syria and Lebanon will be 1 frontDefense Minister warns Hezbollah, Syrian regime would considered one front on Israel's northern border in the next war.![]() Liberman: Assad has won in SyriaIsraeli Defense Minister says countries which sought to oust Bashar al-Assad now cozying up to Syrian dictator.![]() Trump: We'd be upset if Assad uses chemical weaponsTrump says Washington “would be extremely upset” if Syrian President uses chemical weapons again.![]() France again changes position on AssadFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian calls for transition in Syria that doesn't include Assad.![]() Nasrallah: I went to Damascus to meet AssadHezbollah leader claims he personally met Syrian president to seek his approval for a deal with ISIS.![]() Assad: Western countries must cut ties with terrorismSyrian President says countries that want to reopen embassies in Damascus must end their support for Syrian rebels.![]() The most embarrassingly wrong book ever on the Middle East?When it comes to the Middle East, often predictions fail because of the general incompetence of the specialists in the field.![]() Assad portrait featured on new banknoteSyrian President's portrait printed on a new 2,000-pound banknote.![]() Macron: No 'legitimate successor' to AssadFrench President says France no longer considers Assad's departure a precondition to resolving civil war.![]() Putin 'convinced' Assad didn't use chemical weaponsRussian President dismisses any suggestion that Syrian President was behind April chemical attack.![]() ADL: Syrian crematoria ‘invoke worst nightmares of Nazis’ADL head compares reports of crematoria use for burning victim's bodies to Nazi use of crematoria during Holocaust.![]() US accuses Assad of burning thousands in crematoriaUS reveals Syria regime has set up crematorium at prison near Damascus, executes up to 50 people at prison every week.![]() Assad vows to continue fightingSyrian President says he will continue to fight the rebels trying to oust him.![]() Assad: Israel supports 'terrorists'Syrian President claims Israel supports the rebels fighting his regime by providing them with weapons.![]() Syria to buy latest Russian anti-missile systemAssad says purchase of system is meant to repel Israeli and American attacks in Syria.![]() Yad Vashem asks WH press secretary to visit websiteIsraeli Holocaust Museum asks Sean Spicer to visit website to learn about Holocaust following gaffe that Hitler never used chemical weapoons![]() 'No political solution in Syria if Assad remains'Ambassador Nikki Haley says she doesn't see a political solution in Syria until Assad is out of power.![]() U.S. intelligence: Assad kept some of his chemical weaponsU.S. intelligence agencies suspect Syrian President kept chemical weapons he agreed to surrender in 2013.![]() Tillerson: Coalition forming to pressure AssadSecretary of State says steps are underway on international coalition to pressure Syrian President.![]() Putin: Syria chemical weapons attacks 'unfounded accusations'Putin tells Netanyahu it is 'unacceptable' to make accusations of chemical weapons attack against Assad regime. |