Iranian-backed militias have sent reinforcements from Iraq into Syria to bolster Bashar al-Assad’s regime against a lightning advance by rebel groups.

Iran-backed militias entered Syria overnight to support President Bashar al Assad's fight against a rebel uprising, according ...

Rebels in northern Syria are exploiting the Assad regime's weakness.

Iranian-backed Iraqi militias deploy in Syria to support government counteroffensive against insurgents seizing Aleppo.

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Maya Gebeily AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) -Hundreds of fighters from Iran-backed Iraqi militias crossed ...

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Monday branded an Islamist-led offensive that has captured swathes of territory a bid to ...

A U.S. source familiar with the matter said White House officials discussed an overture with Emirati officials, citing the ...

Rebel advance in Syria could emerge as a threat to Moscow and Tehran, putting both of them on the back foot, at least for now ...

The Iraqi Prime Minister and the Iranian President highlighted the importance of continued efforts to contain the situation ...

The city of Aleppo has become the centre of a fierce battle between Syrian rebels and Assad's regime, as Russia and Iran join ...

Turkey will not allow "terrorist actions" against the civilian population in Syria, declared Turkey's Foreign Minister. Hakan ...