![]() Syrian Government, Opposition Exchange AccusationsFirst day of peace talks between the Syrian government and the opposition characterized by bitter accusations.![]() Shameless: Iran Calls for End to 'Terror' in SyriaIran calls for diplomatic end to 'terror' in Syria - despite having armed one side of that war since the conflict began in 2011.![]() Syria's FM: Assad's Future a 'Red Line'"Nobody can touch the presidency," declares Syrian Foreign Minister as he arrives for "Geneva II" talks.![]() Syrian Opposition Group Rejects Talks, Quits BlocSyrian National Council quits the Syrian National Coalition in protest over its attendance at the Geneva II talks.![]() UN Cancels Iran's Invite to Syria Peace TalksUN head withdraws offer for Iran to attend Geneva 2 after Tehran refuses to support a June 2012 political transition deal.![]() Iran Invited to Geneva, Syrian Opposition FumesSyria's opposition threatens to withdraw from planned peace talks in Geneva after UN's Ban invites Iran.![]() Kerry Urges Syrian Opposition to Attend Geneva 2"Syria has become the magnet for jihadists," warns Kerry as Syrian opposition prepares to vote on attending peace talks.![]() Syria: West Reaches Out to Assad Over JihadistsSyrian official: growing concern over rebel forces, including foreign jihadis, has caused the West to reach out to Assad.![]() Friends of Syria Urge Opposition to Attend GenevaThe "Friends of Syria" alliance says opposition groups should attend peace talks in Geneva.![]() Rouhani: Syria Talks will Fail Without IranRouhani tells Putin that "Geneva 2" conference will fail if Tehran does not participate.![]() U.S.: Iran Helping Assad 'Brutalize' His PeopleUnited States accuses Iran of helping "brutalize" Syria, says it should take "steps" to participate in Geneva peace conference.![]() Iran Not Invited to Syria Peace TalksUnited Nations chief sends out invitations to the planned Geneva II peace conference, Iran not on the first list.![]() Syrian National Council Rejects Geneva II TalksKey group within Syria’s mainstream opposition reaffirms it will not attend the planned Geneva II peace talks.![]() Syria: We Want Iran in Geneva 2 TalksSyria’s Foreign Minister clarifies that his country is committed to having its key regional ally Iran attend next month's peace conference.![]() France Pessimistic About Syria Peace TalksFrench FM says the moderate Syrian opposition is in "serious difficulty", putting peace talks aimed at ending the crisis in trouble.![]() Ban Ki-Moon: Iran to Participate in Geneva 2 TalksUN Secretary General announces intentions to have Iran participate in Geneva 2, despite allegations that Tehran is involved in conflict.![]() Assad's Government Agrees to Attend Geneva TalksSyrian government will participate in Geneva peace talks but declares that Assad will not “hand over power.”![]() Syrian Rebels Reject Ceasefire, TalksFree Syrian Army head rejects participation in 'Geneva 2' conference; French FM says Assad, jihadis not invited.![]() Geneva II Syria Talks Announced for JanuaryUN announces Assad's regime and opposition forces will hold peace talks in January as fighting rages on. |