Fact Check: Does the U.S. Have No Troops in Syria, as Joe Biden Claims?
"We don't have military in Syria to make sure that we're gonna be protected," the president told ABC News.
Russia Says U.S. Not in Syria Legally Amid Error on UN Mandate Claim
The Russian embassy in Washington, DC, criticized U.S. military claims its troops were in Syria "under international law."
Biden's Foreign Policy Doctrine Can't Neglect Syria
The Biden administration must make it clear that Syria does not belong to Bashar al-Assad, Russia, Iran, ISIS, or any other terrorist organization.
Israel, Iran War Threats Loom as Hezbollah Fires Rockets, IDF Hits Lebanon
Newsweek spoke with Hezbollah, the Israel Defense Forces and U.N. peacekeepers, who warned of "a very dangerous situation" unfolding as escalations worsen.
Iran Responds to Israel's 'Ready to Attack' Warning: 'We Are Prepared'
Revolutionary Guard commander Major General Hossein Salami said Israeli officials "must be mindful of the dangerous consequences of their comments and exercise the necessary caution in their calculations."
Biden Leaves Afghanistan, Pulls Back in Iraq, But U.S. Fights On in Syria
A prominent independent politician in Syria told Newsweek that "the best interests of the U.S." could "only be achieved with a stable working relationship with the Syrian government."
U.N. Forces Plead Calm as Israel Keeps Striking Lebanon Over Rocket Attacks
UNIFIL Major General Stefano Del Col urged Israel and Lebanon "to cease fire and to exercise maximum restraint to avoid further escalation, especially on this solemn anniversary" of the Beirut blast, according to a statement sent to Newsweek.
Biden Administration's Syrian Sanctions Target Prisons, Two Armed Groups
"The United States is taking action to promote accountability for entities and individuals that have perpetuated the suffering of the Syrian people," Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.
Russia, China Offer Support to Syria Amid Biden Moves in Afghanistan, Iraq
A joint statement by Russia and Syria argued that "an illegitimate stay in Syria of foreign military contingents...impedes stabilization in occupied areas," and China issued "unwavering support for Syria's efforts to safeguard its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity."
Syria Tells Israel It Will Defend 'By All Means' After Back-to-Back Strikes
The Syrian Foreign Ministry "reiterated its warning to Israel of the dangerous repercussions of its continuous attacks and holds it fully responsible for them."
Israel Threatens Lebanon Over Rockets, Syria Warns Israel on Airstrikes
The IDF chief of staff said his forces "would respond both overtly and covertly to any violation of Israeli sovereignty from Lebanon," while Syria warned Israel of "dangerous repercussions."
Israel Says Two Rockets Fired from Lebanon, Hits Back After Syria Strikes
The IDF said that the "Iron Dome Air Defense System intercepted one rocket, while the second fell in an open area" and, shortly after, announced that "IDF Artillery struck in Lebanese territory."
Syria Accuses Israel of New Attack After China Promises Support
"China strongly supports Syria in safeguarding state sovereignty, territorial integrity and national dignity," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
U.S., Russia Reach Life-Saving Agreement in Syria, But Troops Remain Issue
"We expect that this scenario will become a turning point that will not only benefit Syria and the Middle Eastern region, but the world in general," Russia's U.N. envoy Vasily Nebenzya said.
Russia's U.N. Ambassador 'Grateful' for Reaching Agreement on Syrian Aid
The U.N. Security Council gave unanimous approval for the delivery of aid on Friday, which will provide lifesaving aid to 3.4 million Syrians.
EU Increases Pressure for Syria's Lone Aid Checkpoint to Remain Open
"Non-renewal of this lifeline across Bab al-Hawa would have tremendous, dramatic humanitarian consequences for millions of people," a top EU official said.
Syria Says U.N. Must Condemn U.S. Military Actions, Meets with Iran, Russia
Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Sousan "stressed the need to raise a loud voice over the violations of the Turkish and American occupation forces against the Syrian people."
U.S., Syrian Troops Foil Drone Attack on Base Housing American Forces
The attacks come as tensions continue to rise between U.S. troops and Iran-backed fighters after American airstrikes in Syria killed four Iraqi fighters late last month.
Russia Won't Re-Open Border Crossing Into Syria for Humanitarian Aid
Russia has come under pressure from the U.N., U.S., Europeans and others who warn of dire humanitarian consequences for over a million Syrians if all border crossings are closed.
Iraq Voices Anger over Strikes to NATO, Says Don't Use Us Against Neighbors
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi "stressed the importance of Iraq not being an arena for settling conflicts, or a springboard for aggression against any of its neighbors" during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
What Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria Say About U.S.-Middle East Policy
President Joe Biden's latest military action exposes the hot mess otherwise known as Washington's Middle East policy.
U.S. Strikes on Pro-Iran Militias Reveal Iran's Arms Trafficking Hub
In the absence of the ability to remove them, airstrikes against Iranian weapons trafficking and its drone bases amount to the only way to keep Tehran in check.
U.S. Forces 'Under Multiple Rocket Attack' after Syria Strikes, Fires Back
"U.S. Forces in Syria, while under multiple rocket attack, acted in self-defense and conducted counter-battery artillery fire at rocket launching positions," U.S.-led coalition spokesperson Army Colonel Wayne Marotto said.
Iraq Condemns Biden's 'Unacceptable' Strikes, Discusses U.S. Withdrawal
Iraq's National Security Council told Newsweek it has "expressed its strong condemnation and censure of the American bombing that targeted a site on our border with Syria" and "is studying resorting to all available legal options to prevent the recurrence of such attacks."
Ilhan Omar Condemns Joe Biden Ordering Air Strikes on Iran-backed Militias
Omar has been criticized previously for speaking out against attacks against Iran, and has condemned U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
US Bombs Iran Targets in Iraq and Syria Before Israel President's White Hou
"The targets were selected because these facilities are utilized by Iran-backed militias that are engaged ... against U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq," the Pentagon stated.
Turkey Calls EU's Additional Aid for Refugees 'Big Delusion'
"Reducing cooperation on migration to a financial dimension is a big delusion," the country's Foreign Ministry said.
Russia Deploys Fighter Jets to Syria for Drills After Encounter With U.K.
Russia deployed fighter jets to Syria for drills in a show of force amid high tensions with Britain.
U.N., U.S. Warn Russia That Syria's Aid Border Checkpoint Must Remain Open
"Without cross-border access, more Syrians will die," warned U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
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