Syria - Wikipedia
Syria is the twelfth most water-stressed country in the world. Syria's climate varies from the humid Mediterranean coast, through a semi-arid steppe zone, to arid desert in the east. The country consists mostly of arid plateau, although the northwest part …
Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria
2 days ago · Iran’s top-ranking general in Syria has contradicted the official line taken by Iran’s leaders on the sudden downfall of their ally Bashar al-Assad, saying in a remarkably candid speech last ...
Syria News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
1 day ago · Turkey will carry out a cross-border offensive into northeastern Syria against the Kurdish YPG militia if the group does not meet Ankara's demands, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday ...
Syria | Map, Civil War, Rebels, Religion, & History | Britannica
20 hours ago · Syria is a country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of Syria, including maps, statistics, and a survey of its people, economy, and government, in …
What happened in Syria’s civil war, who took over and what’s
Dec 9, 2024 · Long-suffering Syrians have been rejoicing in the streets after one of the world’s most brutal dictatorships suddenly crumbled in a few short weeks.
Syria - The World Factbook
Dec 29, 2024 · Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic.
What’s happening in Syria? A simple guide | CNN
Nov 30, 2024 · Syria’s civil war is back in the spotlight after a new rebel coalition launched a surprise attack, sweeping into the country’s second largest city, Aleppo.
What the Syrian rebellion could mean for the balance of power in …
Dec 7, 2024 · For Russia, Syria’s fall could mean losing its closest Middle Eastern ally and undermining its ability to project power while it fights a war in Ukraine.
Syrian Civil War | Syrian history | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
Dec 19, 2024 · Syria threatened to deploy chemical weapons against foreign aggressors but stressed that it would never use them on civilians. Since 2012, however, numerous multinational investigations have uncovered Syrian chemical weapons attacks that number in “the low dozens” and have targeted Syrian civilians.
Syria - The World Factbook
Dec 19, 2023 · Following World War I, France acquired a mandate over the northern portion of the former Ottoman Empire province of Syria. The French administered the area as Syria until granting it independence in 1946. The new country lacked political stability and experienced a series of military coups.