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Assad, Syria and Italy

Italy’s foreign minister heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said he will travel to Syria on Friday to encourage the country's transition following the ouster of President Bashar Assad by Islamist insurgents, and said Europe should review its sanctions on Damascus now that the political situation has changed.

National Interest on MSN · 1d

Security and Sanctions in Post-Assad Syria

The dramatic collapse of the Assad government should clear the way for desperately needed reforms to the U.S. sanctions regime.

newarab · 14h

Italy’s FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition, calls for EU to review sanctions

Italy said it is prepared to make proposals on private investments in health care for Syrians, and is seeking to coordinate several post-Assad initiatives.

Iran, Syria

The Jerusalem Post on MSN · 1d

Islamic Republic suffered severe defeat in Syria, Iranian general says

We were defeated and defeated very badly, we took a very big blow, and it’s been very difficult,” Esbati noted.

The New York Times · 1d

Iran Was ‘Defeated Very Badly’ in Syria, a Top General Admits

For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects.

The Times of India on MSN · 1d

Iran Admits Devastating Defeat In Syria, Acknowledges 'Significant Blow' After Assad's Fall | Watch

For the first time, Iran publicly admitted its defeat in Syria following the collapse of Bashar Assad's regime. Brig. Gen. Behrouz Esbati called the loss a "big blow" and said the defeat had been difficult for the Islamic Republic.

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A senior Assad aide said a 'trick' by Putin contributed to Syria's collapse

A former aide to Syria's deposed President Bashar Assad described how he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin ...

Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of al-Assad

The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international ...

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Syria’s once-empowered Alawite minority faces uncertain future after fall of Assad

As Syria emerges from decades of dictatorship, people in the Assad family's ancestral home of Latakia province are both overjoyed and anxious. Assad and his family are Alawite, an offshoot of Shia ...

Al-Monitor on MSN2h

Italian FM tours landmark mosque in first Syria visit

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani began his first official visit to post-Assad Syria on Friday with a tour of the ...

First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria’s capital

The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad landed at Damascus airport, arriving from Qatar. Arab and Western countries that had cut off Syria ...

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Syria’s New Government Steps Up Pursuit of Assad Loyalists

Finding the remnants of the old dictatorship and bringing them to justice has emerged as a top priority for the new ...

AP PHOTOS: Syria’s new security forces conduct sweeps in Homs, looking for ousted Assad’s loyalists

Syria’s new security forces have deployed in tanks in the city of Homs to search for militia members and former soldiers ...

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Putin 'Stopped Taking Calls' From Bashar al-Assad Before Coup: Report

Vladimir Putin and Bashar al-Assad were allegedly communicating before rebels took over the Syrian government in December.

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