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Turkey "likely" involved in jihadist conflicts

The deadly battles in Aleppo and its surroundings are taking place in an area that is strategically important for the neighboring country Turkey. Now the question is how involved President Erdogan is in the rebel groups' offensive in northwestern Syria, according to analyst Aron Lund.

Turkey "likely" involved in jihadist conflicts

Armed groups control neighborhoods in Aleppo

Armed groups have taken themselves into the Syrian metropolis Aleppo and taken control over five districts, reports SOHR. Hundreds of people have been killed since jihadists and other rebel groups have moved towards the war-torn and government-controlled city in recent days.

Armed groups control neighborhoods in Aleppo

"Significant setback for Iran's influence"

Through kidnappings, assassinations, and training and arming militias, Iran has managed to deter its enemies from attacking the country directly. But as the region's conflicts are now being fought with more conventional warfare, the country's network is suffering heavy losses – which can increase the risk of full-scale war between major powers.

"Significant setback for Iran's influence"

"Severe Setback for Iran's Influence"

Through kidnappings, assassinations, and training and arming militias, Iran has managed to deter its enemies from attacking the country directly. But as the region's conflicts are now being fought with more conventional warfare, the network is suffering heavy losses – which can increase the risk of full-scale war between major powers.

"Severe Setback for Iran's Influence"

Tougher Demands: Send People to Syria

The pressure is increasing all over Europe to deport more migrants – and even start returning refugees to Syria. But the aid organizations are furious.

Tougher Demands: Send People to Syria

Many dead in major attacks in Syria

Dozens of people have been confirmed dead after a series of Israeli attacks in Syria on Sunday – according to observers one of the worst attacks in years. Syria accuses Israel of fueling tensions in the region.

Many dead in major attacks in Syria

Putin and Assad met in Moscow

Russia's President Vladimir Putin met his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad in Moscow on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed the "escalated" situation in the Middle East.

Putin and Assad met in Moscow

Erdogan ready to invite al-Assad to Turkey

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan can imagine inviting Syria's dictator Bashar al-Assad to Turkey "at any time", he announces. .

Erdogan ready to invite al-Assad to Turkey

Dictators and Militia Leaders Congratulate Pezeshkian

Iran's newly elected president Masoud Pezeshkian is congratulated by Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Syria's dictator al-Assad and Shia militia Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah. .

Dictators and Militia Leaders Congratulate Pezeshkian

Syrian General Cleared: "Did What We Could"

Thousands of civilians were injured or killed when the Assad regime's army launched a violent attack on the cities of Homs and Hama in the run-up to the Syrian civil war. A Syrian brigadier general who fled to Sweden is now being acquitted in a unique war crimes trial.

Syrian General Cleared: "Did What We Could"