Kurdish-led coalition and official military wing in north-eastern Syria
Syria says negotiations with Israel are advancing toward a security arrangement that could lead to broader peace without Syria relinquishing the Golan Heights. Damascus and Jerusalem are backed by US diplomacy and regional actors, with both sides avoiding confrontation as they explore a UN-monitored buffer and related accords.
Kurdistan Regional Government president Barzani has met Syria's leadership in Damascus to discuss strengthening cooperation and the integration of the SDF into state institutions, with language and cultural rights on the agenda amid ongoing negotiations.
The Strait of Hormuz has seen mines cleared, enabling greater tanker traffic. Iran and Oman are negotiating a temporary corridor while broader management of the strait remains under discussion. Sanctions and regional tensions continue to shape energy markets.
The Syrian Democratic Forces have dissolved as an independent unit and merged into the Syrian army following a January deal with Damascus. The move ends a decade of de facto autonomy in the northeast and positions the country for a new chapter of peace and reconstruction.
The Syrian Democratic Forces have dissolved as an independent military force and are being integrated into the Syrian army, ending decades of autonomous operation. The move follows an agreement with Damascus and U.S. backing for phased integration across army and security structures, aiming to unify command and restore state control over borders and resources.
Protests over the killing of Sami Shekhmous Hiso in Hasakeh Province have sparked prison violence at Kobani. Inmates set dormitories ablaze as security forces wage a crackdown; authorities call for restraint while Kurdish groups demand a transparent investigation.
Syria has raised diesel and petrol prices by up to 40% amid global energy pressures and a maintenance overhaul at the Baniyas refinery. The government says the move is temporary and aims to secure supplies, while protests have erupted in multiple regions. Authorities plan to restart small refineries to meet demand and reduce imports.
Protests erupt in Hasakeh province after the killing of Sami Shekhmous Hiso, a former Kurdish fighter. Prison authorities report inmates set fires during a security crisis at Kobane prison as government and Kurdish-led groups trade blame. Regional tensions rise as authorities pledge investigation and security forces respond.
Syria’s energy infrastructure has been repeatedly targeted as gas pipelines and power plants have been disrupted by sabotage, prompting authorities to isolate damaged sections and halt flows to electricity generation. The incidents follow protests over fuel prices and compound post-war reconstruction challenges.
National Security Adviser Qasim al-Aboudi has described talks among Syria, Iraq, and the United States on the fate of prisoners linked to ISIS. Iraq refuses handing 4,000 Syrians to Syria; about 50 Syrians repatriated; 400 high‑level ISIS detainees remain in Iraq. U.S. aid requests and rights groups’ concerns accompany the update as the last U.S. troops left Iraq last month.