Syria News & Breaking Stories

Sergei Shoigu, Russia's longest-serving defence minister, replaced after criticism over Ukraine assault and corruption accusations against deputy, impacting reputation.

Pro-Palestinian protesters block Golden Gate Bridge in solidarity with Gaza, causing traffic chaos. Follow YEN News on Facebook for updates.

Iran seizes Israeli-linked ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the Middle East as commandos rappel from helicopters.

US restricts travel in Israel as Iran threatens retaliation for April 1 airstrike. Biden fears attack "sooner than later." Israel warns Iran.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret medical procedure and hospitalization have raised questions about the lack of disclosure and his ability to work.

Dramatic comebacks in AFC Asian Cup as Iran sends Japan home and South Korea advances. Qatar and Jordan also advance.

Iran-backed drone strike killed three US service members, injured 34. First deadly attack in Middle East since Israel-Hamas war. Retaliation promised.

Hanukkah is a festival of lights, celebrated by Jews with family, food, and games, to remember a fabled story of resistance.

UK leader Rishi Sunak appoints David Cameron as foreign secretary in a bid to reset his faltering government.

U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria targeted by drones and rockets in response to support for Israel's actions in Gaza.

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will make his first public comments since the Palestinian group Hamas and Israel went to war.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly agreed to provide Hezbollah with a Russian-made missile defense system, according to US intelligence. The Russian mercenary organization Wagner Group has been tasked with the delivery of the system. There are concerns that this could lead to a new front in Israel's war on Hamas.

Yemen's Houthi movement launched missiles and drones at Israel, raising concerns of a dangerous escalation in the Middle East conflict.

Russian and Chinese jets have been increasingly challenging US aircraft in encounters that reflect heightened tensions and a willingness to challenge the US.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have fired drones and missiles at Israel, escalating the regional risks of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

US Bombs Syria in "Self-Defense" after Attacks on American Bases in Iran. War tensions escalate, raising concerns of a global conflict.

Putin meets with Islamic republic's President Ebrahim Raisi, sparking concern of an "axis of terror" forming between Russia, Iran, and Hamas.

US Dollar Index retreats as US Treasury yields decline, while crude oil prices rise following US military strikes on Iranian targets in Syria.

"Putin's global aims and alliances pose a threat to the West, especially if attention is diverted from Ukraine. Imposing costs on Moscow is crucial."

Gaza children's hospital evacuated after being shelled with white phosphorus munitions; Israel accused of using banned weapons.

Turkish bombardment has damaged more than half of Kurdish-held northeast Syria's power and oil infrastructure, dealing a blow to its energy-dependent economy.

"Hamas's well-planned attack on Israel reveals the ongoing conflicts and motivations behind the violence in the region."

Hezbollah targeted Israeli military positions in the disputed Shebaa Farms, leading to artillery barrages from Israel. No casualties reported.

Controversial MP expresses anxiety over Middle East events; Taliban supports Hamas; Israel ready to inflict damage; two-state solution dead.

Hamas launches biggest attack on Israel in years, combining gunmen crossing the border with a heavy barrage of rockets.

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Morocco earthquake death toll rises to over 2,800 as search-and-rescue teams from around the world join efforts to find survivors.

The future of private military contractor, the Wagner Group, is uncertain after an aborted challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Israeli media site warns Bella Hadid to "think" before criticizing Israel after she opens up about her battle with Lyme disease.

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Iran-backed forces in Syria pose a threat to US and Israel.

Paramount+ premieres espionage drama "Special Ops: Lioness" starring Zoe Saldaña.