 US imposes sanctions on Assad's sonBashar Al Assad's eldest son among 14 Syrian officials placed under sanctions by the US government Wednesday. Assad and allies win majority in parliamentary electionsIn widely expected victory, Syrian President's party and allied candidates take 177 seats out of 250 in parliament.Assad announces parliamentary elections in AprilSyrian President says parliamentary elections will be held on April 13 in areas of the country controlled by the government.Assad: Chemical watchdog falsified report at request of USSyrian President claims OPCW faked report on attack near Damascus “just because the Americans wanted them to do so.”Assad: 'Israel has conquered our land'Bashar al-Assad says more than 100,000 Syrian troops killed in civil war, blasts Israel for 'conquering' Syrian land.Assad: Trump is the best US presidentSyrian President on Donald Trump: He's the best president because he is the most transparent. Syria, Iran plan responses to Israeli airstrikesSyrian Pres. Assad discusses Israel's 'attacks on Syria,' US peace plan, in secret meeting with Iranian official. 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. |
