The office of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued a statement on Saturday, affirming that he remains in the capital, Damascus, and continues to carry out his duties.
Bashar al-Assad © X
The office of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued a statement on Saturday, affirming that he remains in the capital, Damascus, and continues to carry out his duties.
This announcement comes in response to claims by rebel factions that they have initiated military operations near the city in preparation for an assault.
Despite the statement, reports suggest that preparations are underway for President Assad's potential evacuation should rebel forces take control of the capital. Two options are reportedly being considered for his exile: Iran or Moscow.
While Iran has been a staunch ally of the Syrian regime throughout the conflict, Russia, another critical supporter, appears less enthusiastic about providing refuge for the embattled Syrian leader. This reluctance underscores the complexities of international alliances surrounding the Syrian crisis.
The situation in Syria continues to escalate as rebel forces move closer to Damascus, heightening tensions and raising questions about the future of Assad's regime.
By Bruno Finel
Qatar, Jordan and Kuwait on Sunday condemned Israel's completion of work on the so-called "Sufa 53 Line" in Syria's Quneitra province. The three states said the project violates Syrian sovereignty, international law and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.
Jordan's King Abdullah II spoke by phone Friday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussing Lebanon, including the framework agreement between Beirut and Israel signed in late June and the disarmament of Hezbollah, according to official US and Jordanian statements.
Young people in Syria's Sweida province are unable to progress through school and university due to a deepening rift between the post-Assad Islamist government and the Israel-aligned Druze leaders of the last area outside central control.
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