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By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider Sep 15, 2020

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Trump says he wanted to assassinate Syria’s president but Mattis stopped him before he could ‘take him out’

President Donald Trump said on "Fox & Friends" Tuesday that he wanted to "take out" Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after...

By Reuters Staff Mar 5, 2020

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Russia and Turkey agree to ceasefire deal for Syria’s Idlib

Turkey and Russia agreed a ceasefire deal on Thursday in Syria's Idlib region, their two leaders said after lengthy talks...

By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Suleiman Al-Khalidi, Reuters Mar 3, 2020

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Turkey shoots down Syrian warplane as fighting escalates

Turkey shot down a Syrian government warplane on Tuesday over northwest Syria, where fighting has intensified in recent days, bringing...

By Mitch Prothero, Business Insider Mar 2, 2020

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Turkey is crushing Syria’s army after wiping out its heavy armor with superior tech

Turkish forces decimated the Syrian army in a series of drone, artillery and bomber attacks this weekend, leaving Syria's top...

By Stephanie Nebehay, Reuters Mar 2, 2020

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Russia and Turkey may have committed war crimes in Syria, UN says

Russia killed civilians in air strikes in Syria last year while rebels allied to Turkey carried out murder and pillage...

By Jeff Schogol Dec 19, 2018

Bullet Points

The Pentagon Is Reportedly Preparing To Withdraw All US Troops From Syria

The United States is preparing to rapidly withdraw all 2,000 troops in northeastern Syria as soon as Kurdish and Arab...

By Jeff Schogol Nov 13, 2018

News

Marine Veteran Austin Tice Is Still Alive After Years Of Captivity, US Official Says

WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than six years after Austin Tice was taken hostage in Syria, the U.S. government is confident...

By Jeff Schogol Sep 14, 2018

Bullet Points

Marines Are Training For War In Syria Because Twentynine Palms Doesn’t Suck Enough

The Marines recently completed a live-fire exercise in Syria – the one place more hostile to human life than Twentynine-Palms...

By Danny Leffler Feb 13, 2018

Analysis

The US Has Nearly Defeated ISIS in Syria, But It May Be Stumbling Into A Bigger War With Russia And Iran

On Feb. 7, the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS unleashed a torrent of airstrikes and artillery fire in a far-flung area...

By Adam Linehan Dec 13, 2017

Analysis

Putin Declares ‘Victory’ In Syria Over ISIS — And The US, Sort Of

As far as Russian President Vladimir Putin is concerned, the ISIS militants and the Western-backed rebels who helped flush the...

By Adam Linehan Nov 29, 2017

News

Now That ISIS Is Routed, What Happens To All The Weapons The US Gave Syrian Fighters?

American weapons and equipment used by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the fight against ISIS will need to be...

By Adam Linehan Sep 21, 2017

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Russia Threatens To Attack US Special Forces In Syria If Provocations Continue

The Russian military will target areas in Syria occupied by American special forces and their local allies if Moscow’s troops...

By Adam Weinstein Sep 16, 2017

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Russians Bomb US Allies And Their Advisers In Surprise Syria Strike

In a shocking sortie that could sour the already contentious relationship between global powers, the Russian military attacked “a location...

By Jared Keller Aug 17, 2017

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US Military To Remain In Syria ‘For Decades,’ Militia Claims

The U.S. plans on maintaining a robust military presence in Syria for decades after the defeat of ISIS militants, a...

By Adam Linehan Jul 21, 2017

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Parents Of Marine Corps Vet Missing In Syria Since 2012 Hopeful He’ll Be Found Alive

The parents of an American journalist and Marine Corps combat veteran who went missing in Syria in 2012 believe their...

By Adam Linehan Jul 20, 2017

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Armored US Combat Vehicles Have Been Spotted Pouring Into Syria

Photos and video footage that surfaced on Twitter and YouTube this week appear to show a convoy of flatbed trucks...

By Adam Linehan Jul 19, 2017

News

Turkey Just Blew Up US Military OPSEC In Syria, Potentially Endangering Troops

The Turkish state news agency has disclosed the locations of 10 U.S. military bases and outposts in northern Syria, further...

By Adam Linehan Jun 20, 2017

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US Fighter Jet Shoots Down Another Iranian Drone Threatening Coalition Troops In Syria

A U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet shot down an Iranian-made Shahed 129 drone that was armed and within firing...

By Adam Linehan Jun 19, 2017

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As Russia And The US Clash, Iran Ramps Up Involvement In The Syrian Civil War

Iran lobbed several missiles at ISIS targets in eastern Syria on June 18, the first time the regime has fired...

By Jared Keller Apr 6, 2017

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It Sure Looks A Lot Like The US Is Gearing Up To Hit Syria Hard

The Pentagon is presenting options for a broader military intervention in Syria to White House officials, including Secretary of Defense...

By Adam Linehan Mar 13, 2017

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Syrian Dictator Bashes US Military’s Track Record As More Troops Cross The Berm

“The Americans lost nearly every war. They lost in Iraq, they had to withdraw at the end. Even in Somalia,...

By Adam Linehan Feb 16, 2017

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Conventional US Ground Troops May Be Destined For The War In Syria

The Pentagon is developing a proposal for deploying conventional U.S. ground troops to northern Syria to accelerate the fight against...

By Adam Linehan Jun 22, 2016

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Dutch Vet Who Allegedly Killed ISIS Militant Spared Murder Charges

If you join a foreign military as a volunteer to fight and kill members of a terrorist organization considered an...

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Trump says he wanted to assassinate Syria’s president but Mattis stopped him before he could ‘take him out’

Russia and Turkey agree to ceasefire deal for Syria’s Idlib

Turkey shoots down Syrian warplane as fighting escalates

Turkey is crushing Syria’s army after wiping out its heavy armor with superior tech

Russia and Turkey may have committed war crimes in Syria, UN says

The Pentagon Is Reportedly Preparing To Withdraw All US Troops From Syria

Marine Veteran Austin Tice Is Still Alive After Years Of Captivity, US Official Says

Marines Are Training For War In Syria Because Twentynine Palms Doesn’t Suck Enough

The US Has Nearly Defeated ISIS in Syria, But It May Be Stumbling Into A Bigger War With Russia And Iran

Putin Declares ‘Victory’ In Syria Over ISIS — And The US, Sort Of

Now That ISIS Is Routed, What Happens To All The Weapons The US Gave Syrian Fighters?

Russia Threatens To Attack US Special Forces In Syria If Provocations Continue

Russians Bomb US Allies And Their Advisers In Surprise Syria Strike

US Military To Remain In Syria ‘For Decades,’ Militia Claims

Parents Of Marine Corps Vet Missing In Syria Since 2012 Hopeful He’ll Be Found Alive

Armored US Combat Vehicles Have Been Spotted Pouring Into Syria

Turkey Just Blew Up US Military OPSEC In Syria, Potentially Endangering Troops

US Fighter Jet Shoots Down Another Iranian Drone Threatening Coalition Troops In Syria

As Russia And The US Clash, Iran Ramps Up Involvement In The Syrian Civil War

It Sure Looks A Lot Like The US Is Gearing Up To Hit Syria Hard

Syrian Dictator Bashes US Military’s Track Record As More Troops Cross The Berm

Conventional US Ground Troops May Be Destined For The War In Syria

Dutch Vet Who Allegedly Killed ISIS Militant Spared Murder Charges