Author: Steven Sahiounie

Democratic Forces of Syria Show Readiness to Join Syrian Army On Tuesday, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) expressed their readiness to join the new Syrian army. Sky News quoted SDF’s media center director, Farhad Shami, saying, “We are ready to join the new Syrian army but it requires discussions.” He added, “We are prepared for any war no matter the cost and also ready for the diplomatic option… We have been facing Ankara-backed factions for 20 days now.” Shami continued, “Turkey is trying to control more Syrian territories,” adding, “We are an obstacle to Turkish ambitions in Syria.” He further…

Syrian Military Operations Administration Delegation from Quneitra: Contact with Israeli Forces Prohibited A delegation from the Syrian Military Operations Administration met with civil activists and notables in Quneitra province to activate service institutions and meet the needs of the citizens. According to the Syrian newspaper “Al-Watan,” the delegation praised the “nationalism of the people of Quneitra and the sons of the Golan” during the meeting, stating that “Quneitra has been one of the most stable and secure provinces since the fall of the criminal regime, thanks to the awareness of its citizens. However, the joy was not complete due to…

Changing Names of Health Centers and Replacing “Al-Assad” and “Al-Ba’ath” in Syria The Syrian Minister of Health, Maher al-Shara, in the caretaker government, has decided to change the names of some health centers in Syria, replacing “Al-Assad” and “Al-Ba’ath” in their names. In a statement issued by the Syrian Minister of Health it was stated: “Based on the decision of the General Command to assign the Ministry of Health to manage hospitals affiliated with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and in accordance with the public interest, the following is decided:” -Article 1: The name of the General…

Syrian Interim Government Warns Tehran Against “Spreading Chaos” in Syria In response to Iranian statements, the Syrian caretaker government has warned Tehran against “spreading chaos” in Syria. Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani cautioned Iran, holding them responsible for “the consequences of recent statements.” On his account on the X platform, Asaad Al-Shibani wrote: “Iran must respect the will of the Syrian people, the sovereignty and safety of the country, and we warn them against spreading chaos in Syria, holding them accountable for the consequences of recent statements.” On Monday The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Tehran does not currently have “direct…

Turkish Delegation to Syria to Discuss Electricity Crisis Solution Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced that a delegation from the ministry will soon visit Syria to assess the electricity and energy infrastructure and discuss issues of cooperation and assistance. He stated, “The primary issue regarding energy in Syria is electricity… and a formula will be formulated to solve this problem.” Bayraktar added that the delegation will conduct inspections of the electricity and energy infrastructure in Syria. Additionally, the Turkish delegation will discuss energy cooperation with the new Syrian government and potential Turkish aid in this regard. Syria…

The Diplomatic Efforts of Turkey, Russia, and Iran to Establish Peace and Stability in Syria Fahrettin Altun, the communications director of the Turkish presidency, stated that the diplomacy practiced by Turkey, Russia, and Iran aims to establish lasting peace and stability in Syria. In a press interview, Altun added, “Turkey’s diplomacy with Russia and Iran is part of Ankara’s efforts to cooperate with the international community to achieve permanent peace and stability in Syria. In this context, Turkey’s priority has always been to protect the territorial integrity and political sovereignty of Syria.” Altun affirmed that Turkey would never accept political…

Israel Establishes De Facto Authority in Southern Syria After occupying the buffer zone in southern Syria, including strategic cities, towns, and hills, and after penetrating into the rural areas of Daraa, controlling the Yarmouk Basin, and securing sources of fresh water, Israeli occupation forces have begun to assert themselves as a “de facto authority.” They have opened several centers, with one notable center in the Al-Baath municipality building in Quneitra, for receiving local dignitaries and establishing broader communication channels with the local population. In this context, civilian sources in western rural Daraa told “Al-Akhbar” that, following several protests against the…

International Coalition Commander: We Couldn’t Maneuver Due to Russia and Iran’s Presence in Syria General Brooks, the commander of the International Coalition in the Middle East, stated on Tuesday that the area east of the Euphrates in Syria is under international protection and agreements, and they will not allow any disturbance to its stability. Turkey has threatened, through its officials, to launch a military operation within Syrian territories. Earlier today, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stated in a release that Turkey is planning to attack the city of Kobani, “preparing a large number of its forces and mercenaries along the…

American Delegation Meets with the Autonomous Administration in Kobani On Tuesday, an American delegation visited the headquarters of the Autonomous Administration in Ain al-Arab/Kobani in northern Syria. North Press obtained information indicating that the delegation will stay in a hotel in the city center, though the duration of their stay remains unspecified. The delegation met with officials from the Autonomous Administration in Ain al-Arab/Kobani, but neither the Autonomous Administration nor the Syrian Democratic Forces have commented on the visit. A week ago, American armored vehicles entered Kobani to monitor the ceasefire between Turkey and the Syrian Democratic Forces, which was…

A Tourist Bus Fire in Turkey: How Did 35 Saudi Tourists Survive a Horrifying Incident? 35 Saudi tourists narrowly escaped disaster after a tourist bus caught fire in Turkey while transporting them during their journey on the Gebze-Orhangazi-Izmir highway. Details of the Tourist Bus Fire in Turkey According to Turkish media reports, the tourists were en route from Bursa to Istanbul on Monday evening when the 41-year-old driver noticed thick smoke emanating from the bus engine near the Gemlik bridge. Thanks to his alertness, the driver quickly stopped the bus and evacuated all passengers to a safe area. Everyone managed…