Syria

British Proposal to Block Travel to Syria and West Africa Suggests Renewed Foreign Fighter Threat

May 21, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

The British government could ban travel to parts of Syria and West Africa in a bid to combat the problem of foreign fighters who join extremist organizations such as the Islamic State.

Iran

$360 Million U.S. Lawsuit Against Iran and Syria For Funding Hamas Killers In Israel

April 26, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

"The number one sponsor of terrorism worldwide is Iran," Jonathan Missner tells me. "There are many weapons to use against terrorism. As a law firm, we can do our part and utilize the U.S. court system."

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US Withdrawal from Syria Could Enable a Pan-Shi’a Iran and Change the Mideast Balance of Power

October 9, 2018 Dr. James Hess

President Trump has said he would like to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. Such a withdrawal from Syria and Iraq could enable a contiguous pan-Shi’a Iran.

Officials: Jordan Cannot Take Any More Syrian Refugees

June 25, 2018 In Homeland Security Staff

Jordan has warned it cannot receive more Syrian refugees, saying it was intensifying talks with the US and Russia following air strikes on rebel-held towns in southern Syria.

The U.S. Must Prepare for Iran’s Next Move in Syria

November 20, 2017 In Homeland Security Staff

The U.S. national security interest is clear. Long-term Iranian control in Syrian areas liberated from the regime and the Islamic State would cause further instability, fuel extremism and prolong the crisis.

Battle for Islamic State's Raqqa Stronghold in Syria Has Begun, says U.S. Coalition

June 6, 2017 Jessica Stasiw

U.S.-backed forces in Syria have begun the long-awaited battle seeking to retake the Islamic State's Syrian de facto capital of Raqqa, the U.S.-led coalition fighting the extremist group said Tuesday.

Russia Launches Offensive in Syria, Airstrikes Hit Aleppo

November 15, 2016 In Homeland Security Staff

Russia announced a major air offensive in Syria on Tuesday as Syrian opposition activists reported the first airstrikes in three weeks in the besieged, rebel-held part of the northern city of Aleppo.

NATO chief: Alliance OKs changes to meet new threats

October 8, 2015 In Homeland Security Staff

NATO's chief on Thursday signaled its readiness to deploy forces if needed to protect Turkey against any threat from Russia.

Gauging Russian Military Capabilities in Syria

October 5, 2015 In Homeland Security Staff

On Sept. 30, a Russian airstrike hit an ISIS target in Syria, while the rest were once again levied against anti-Assad rebels.

US and Russia Saber Rattling Heats Up Over Syria

October 1, 2015 In Homeland Security Staff

By Brett Daniel Shehadey
Special Correspondent for In Homeland Security

Washington and Moscow are at odds with each other about the alarming situation in Syria. The saber rattling is heating up.