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US temporarily moves Middle East command amid Iran tension
The US Air Force temporarily moved its Middle East command and control from Qatar to South Carolina at the weekend in a move considered to be a signal to Iran. The shift in t...
By Nicholas Heras
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Turkey unveils safe zone rebuilding project amid criticism
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As Ankara presses Washington to establish a safe zone in northeastern Syria by the end of September, the Turkish presidency unveiled on Friday the details of a safe zone rebui...
By Nicholas Heras
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Syrian protestors demanding withdrawal of Iran-backed militias wounded by regime forces
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Syrian government forces wounded multiple protesters outside the northeastern city of Deir al-Zor when they stormed a security checkpoint on Friday afternoon, demanding the wi...
By Nicholas Heras
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Syrian gov. threatens US-backed SDF, calls them 'terrorists’
The Syrian Foreign Ministry on Sunday described the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as “separatist terrorist” forces and asserted Damascus is determined “to reclaim every inch ...
By Nicholas Heras
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Netanyahu makes last-minute push at eleventh hour of election race
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is at a tight race to win the relection of the general poll which will be held on 17 September, relying as usual on electoral pledge...
By Nicholas Heras
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Will Bolton’s Ouster Lead to Changes In Trump Foreign Policy?
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This afternoon President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of his third national security advisor, former ambassador John Bolton. “I informed John Bolton that his services...
By Nicholas Heras
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Pentagon says it’s ‘on time’ with Syria safe zone despite questions
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The Pentagon insisted it was ahead of schedule in establishing a so-called "safe zone" Monday after conducting its first joint patrol in Syria’s northeast over the weekend, al...
By Nicholas Heras
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Russia and Iran tussle for Syria’s war spoils
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Alongside Iran’s and Russia’s campaigns to restore Syrian President Bashar Assad’s monopoly on power has run a parallel campaign carving up much of the country’s resources in ...
By Nicholas Heras
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Erdogan fails to end Idlib fighting despite plea to Putin
Problems for Turkey in Syria are piling up following a failed attempt by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to ask Russia for help to stop a Syrian government offensive in...
By Nicholas Heras
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Turkey demands smaller Syria safe zone in US negotiations
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters that Turkey would demand a smaller safe zone in Syria. His comments follow meetings with his Russian counterpart Vladimi...
By Nicholas Heras
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Lebanon Prepares for War While Israel Is at War with Itself
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On Sunday, Lebanon was rattled by two air raids. As the dust settles, the small Mediterranean republic is now waiting anxiously to see if simmering Iranian-Israeli tensions wi...
By Nicholas Heras
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Russia says again that northeast Syria should return to Damascus
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Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told reporters on Thursday that areas in northeastern Syria now under control of the US-backed Syri...
By Nicholas Heras
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Syrian Kurdish Fighters Begin Pullout From Turkish Border
Syrian Kurdish fighters said they have begun withdrawing from areas along the Syria-Turkey border as part of an agreement between the United States and Turkey. The People's Pr...
By Nicholas Heras
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US and Turkey defence chiefs discuss Syria 'security mechanism'
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US and Turkish defence chiefs Mark Esper and Hulusi Akar on Wednesday discussed the early stages of opening a joint security centre to establish a safe zone in north-east Syri...
By Nicholas Heras
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Could Turkey use Syria safe zone to remake the area’s demographics?
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Turkey’s track record in Syria suggests it might use a U.S.-backed safe zone planned for Kurdish-majority northeastern Syria to fundamentally reshape the region’s demographic ...
By Nicholas Heras
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Turkey’s Demands Meet Reality When It Comes to Syria
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The United States is caught between its best partner against ISIS and the second-largest NATO army, as Turkey presses the United States for a foothold in northeastern Syria at...
By Nicholas Heras
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US Secretary of Defense warns Turkey against attacking Syria, but Erdogan repeats his threat
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US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper warned Turkey on Tuesday against any cross-border attack into northeastern Syria. Esper spoke to journalists traveling with him from New Zea...
By Nicholas Heras
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Turkey, US agree 'joint operation centre' for north Syria
Turkish and US officials reached agreement Wednesday to establish a "joint operations centre" for northern Syria aimed at creating a safe zone to manage tensions between Turke...
By Nicholas Heras
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How likely are the Turks to attack northeast Syria?
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After 18 months of threats, Turkey's president warned Tuesday that his troops could attack Kurdish-held areas of northeast Syria "very soon". Why would Turkey lead such a cro...
By Nicholas Heras
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US officials try to prevent Turkish military operation against Kurdish allies in Syria
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US military officials have arrived in Ankara for meetings aimed at preventing Turkey from carrying out an offensive against Washington’s Kurdish allies in northern Syria. The...
By Nicholas Heras
