Syria

Russia plans the next step against the US?

Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov talks about the presence of his country in Russia and its meaning to the world

Syrian Kurds: We captured terrorist who planned 9/11 attacks

Syrian Democratic Forces say they detained Syrian-born German national accused of helping plan September 11, 2001 attacks.

Syria: Chemical experts will begin work on Wednesday

Syria’s UN Ambassador says team of OPCW experts will begin investigation of Douma attack on Wednesday.

Report: Israel targeted Iranian system in Syria strike

Intelligence officials say the Israeli military targeted an advanced Iranian air-defense system at a Syrian base in Homs last week.

Iranian general: 'Date set' for destruction of Israel

Commander of Iranian ground forces says in speech that Iran produces its own weapons, does not have to feel threatened by Israel.

France:

'Syria attack didn't resolve anything but preserved int'l honor'

Macron says missile strikes by US, UK, France on Syria didn't 'resolve anything' but were important for preserving honor of int'l community.

Labour MP defends fake image of Israeli plane bombing civilians

Anti-Israel British lawmaker 'shocked' by criticism over her use of doctored image showing Israeli F-15 bombing Tehran.

Syria: Defenses activated due to false alarm, no attack on Syria

Senior Syrian military commander admits claims his country shot down 3 missiles in overnight attack were false, incident was 'false alarm'.

Report: Iran preparing for direct confrontation with Israel

Iran building up military assets on Israel's northern border, preparing to directly engage Israel, strike inside Israeli territory.

Report: US seeking Arab force to replace its troops in Syria

White House reportedly aiming to bring regional Arab troops to Syria instead of US forces, preventing ISIS comeback and Iranian foothold.

Investigators prevented from visiting scene of Syria attack

Syrian and Russian authorities prevent independent investigators from going to the scene of suspected chemical attack in Douma.

Syrian air defenses intercept missiles over Homs

Syrian air defenses respond to missile strike in the central province of Homs. Source of the strike is not yet known.

How does US strike on Syria affect Israel?

How will Trump's strike impact Israel?

Watch: Launching of Tomahawk missile at sea

US Defense Department publishes documentation of launching of missiles at Syrian chemical weapons sites from navy ship.

Senior IDF Official:

'Airstrike was our first direct attack on Iran'

IDF official says Israel now in direct conflict with Iran, no longer fighting just through proxies.

Probe into Syrian chemical weapon attack launched

International inspectors head to site of apparent Syrian chemical weapon attack amid denials by Russia, Iran.

Nasrallah: Syria strikes don't serve Israel's interests

Hezbollah leader says Western strikes on Syria failed to terrorize the army or even serve Israel's interests.

Inspectors launch probe into Syria chemical attack

Experts from Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons launch probe into last week's attack in Douma.

Macron: I convinced Trump to remain in Syria

French President says he convinced U.S. President to keep troops in Syria.

ANALYSIS: The case for int’l action against Iran in Syria

Israel is 'pretty much alone' in the fight against Iran’s growing presence in Syria, an Israeli defense source has told Al-Monitor.

Israel sets red line for Russia

Israel tells Russia sale of S-300 missile defense system to Assad regime unacceptable.

Haley Warns:

US to hit Russia with sanctions over support for Assad

Nikki Haley says US knocked Syrian chemical weapons program 'back years' - but isn't interested in toppling Assad.

Haley: US not pulling out of Syria until goals achieved

US Ambassador to UN says US ties with Russia are 'very strained' following Syria missile strikes, says US not withdrawing from Syria yet.

Netanyahu warns over Iran after Syria strikes

PM says strikes in Syria reflect 'zero tolerance for non-conventional weapons,' asserting that this policy must also be applied to Iran.

'Assad will pay if he gives Iran platform to attack Israel'

Energy Minister speaks with Arutz Sheva about Iran's use of Syria as base for attacking Israel. 'This goes beyond chemical weapons issue.'

Pence: Syria will pay for using chemical weapons

US VP conveys additional warning, as Putin speaks with Erdogan about Syria.

UN rejects Russian resolution on Syria

Security Council overwhelmingly rejects Russian resolution calling for condemnation of "aggression" by U.S., UK and France against Syria.

Former Defense Minister: No immediate danger of escalation

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon says no need to fear escalation, attack on Syria isn't related to Israel.

Report: Israel warned attack on Syria won't solve larger issue

New report: Israel told Britain, France, that Syria attacks on chemical weapons facilities won't solve larger issue.

Trump: Syria strike was 'perfectly executed'

Trump says Syria strike was 'perfectly executed,' 'mission accomplished.' Pence: Strikes were 'morally right act to take.'

PM Netanyahu: Full support for Trump's decision

PM Netanyahu says Israel's support, Pres. Trump's resolve, are 'unchanged,' slams Pres. Assad's 'wanton disregard' for international law.

US, Britain, France strike Syrian targets

US, France, and Britain attack 8 targets in Syria. Trump: We will continue until Syria stops use of prohibited chemical agents.

Nasrallah: Israel in 'direct combat' with Iran

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah threatens Israel following air strike on Syrian airbase attributed to the Jewish state.

Haley: Assad used chemical weapons 50 times

White House, State Department say they have proof Assad regime was behind chemical attack in Douma.

Russia: Britain staged chemical attack in Syria

Russian Defense Ministry claims Britain staged a fake chemical attack in the Syrian town of Douma.

IDF reveals:

Iranian drone which infiltrated Israel was armed with explosives

IDF reveals that Iranian drone which infiltrated Israel in February was tasked with attacking Israel.

British cabinet agrees on need to take action in Syria

British cabinet ministers agreed Syria must be deterred from using chemical weapons following attack in Douma.

Expert shoots down false flag theories on chemical attack

Dr. Mordechai Kedar's theory regarding Assad's gas attack Saturday: Iran was trying out a new form of chemical agent on Douma's residents.

'Iran is inflaming the region'

Highly-placed source responds to Russian accusations that Israel's attacks on Syria destabilizing region.

ANALYSIS: Is WWIII about to begin?

We are now closer than ever to a global conflict, observers and the parties involved say.

Iranian general threatens to 'raze Tel Aviv to the ground'

As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, a senior aide to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatens to destroy Israel.

Pandemonium in Tel Aviv after drill mistaken for aerial attack

Tel Aviv residents mistake Israeli Air Force flyover practice for aerial assault amid rising tensions with Syria.

Macron: France has proof Assad regime used chemical weapons

French president says government has not decided yet whether to participate in military response to chemical weapons attack on civilians.

Trump: I never said when an attack on Syria would take place

US Pres. Trump deflects worries of impending attack on Syria, says attack may be 'not so soon at all.'

Syria: If war breaks out, Israel will lose the most

Assad adviser says Russia, Iran, Hezbollah working with Syria to prepare for war. Syrian MP says he 'doesn't believe' Trump will attack.

Kuwait Airways suspends flights to Lebanon

Kuwait Airways ceases all flights to Beirut, cites security warning that came from the government in Cyprus.

Report: Britain moving submarines within missile range of Syria

British PM orders British submarines to move within missile range of Syria, will convene Cabinet on Thursday to discuss Syria strike.

Putin, Netanyahu speak, discuss Syria

Russian, Israeli leaders address tensions over Syria following chemical weapons attack by Assad regime, alleged Israeli airstrike.

Trump: Get ready Russia, the missiles are coming to Syria

US President dismisses Russian threat to shoot down US missiles launched at Syria following deadly chemical weapons attack.

'Israel is capable of bringing down Assad'

Israel can bring down Assad, but if Russia joins the fight, the US will need to join, too. Opinion.

Haley blasts Russia after UN veto

U.S. Ambassador: On this day, Russia chose protecting a monster over the lives of the Syrian people.

Chemical attack in Syria - Will the world remain silent?

Syria chemical attacks and the world's next moves.

Russia vetoes UN resolution on Syria chemical attack

Russia vetoes Security Council resolution that would have set up an investigation into chemical weapons use in Syria.

Liberman: 'Sniper deserves citation; photographer - reproach'

DM responds to shooting incident and attack on Syrian base attributed by international media to Israel.

Liberman: We will not allow Iran to be entrenched in Syria

Defense Minister warns Israel will protect itself from Iranian attempts to establish permanent presence in Syria after deadly airstrike.

US destroyer nears Syria as Trump promises forceful response

USS Donald Cook leaves Cyprus port, could now launch Tomahawk cruise missiles against Syrian targets if ordered.

'Efforts to prevent crimes against humanity are failing'

Chairman of Yad Vashem Holocaust museum: Chemical weapons attack in Syria shows that international efforts after the Holocaust have failed.

Russia summons Israeli ambassador following Syria strike

After blasting Israel for bombing Syrian airbase and failing to notify Kremlin, Russia summons Israeli Ambassador.

Iran blames Israel for Syria air strike

Iran accuses Israel of aggression in Syria following air strike on regime base in Homs.

Trump: Decision on Syria could come tonight

Trump vows forceful response to chemical attack in Syria, says decision on course of action could come as soon as Monday night.