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Inside the abandoned Iranian bases in Palmyra
Tehran’s influence in Syria has nose-dived since the fall of the Assad regime, confounding its regional aims
Turkish foreign minister and spy chief meet Al Shara in Syria
Visit comes after Damascus struck deal with Kurdish militias in north-east
Death toll mounts in Syria's Alawite heartland despite end of government offensive
Residents say 17 men taken from their homes by pro-government militiamen and executed in the street
Factories shut, fleeing fighters: How Iran’s sway in Syria collapsed
Tehran's influence in Syria has nose-dived since the fall of the Assad regime, confounding its regional aims
Syrians recount loss during fighting and revenge killings
The National spoke to eight members of the Alawite community, some confined to their homes, surrounded by intense violence, with others hiding in the woods
Violent clashes in pockets of opposition to Syria's new order
At least 20 killed as security forces battle militias in southern province of Deraa and coastal city of Latakia
Diplomats summoned in Tehran and Ankara amid Turkey-Iran war of words
Latest tension highlights complicated relationship between neighbouring countries
Why disarming of PKK will have ramifications across the region
Leader appears tired of long-standing struggle, but big question is whether militant group’s members in Syria, Iraq and Turkey will heed his call
PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan tells Kurdish group to disarm
Ocalan has been held at Imrali island prison in Turkey since 1999
US and Russian officials to meet in Istanbul as Ukraine diplomacy continues
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says talks aim to ease functions of diplomatic missions
The unexploded remnants of war affecting Syrians
Specialists have cleared tonnes of mines from the desert but relatives of victims say greater support needed
Syrian authorities hold national conference without SDF and Druze leaders
The post-Assad regime is under pressure to show it can govern inclusively
Turkey eyes Ukraine-Russia mediation role as Lavrov visits Ankara
Talks come as war enters fourth year and the US adopts a more pro-Kremlin stance
The many challenges in building Syria's new army
Integrating assortment of former rebels and an urgent need for new equipment are among most pressing concerns
Britain’s influence spreads through new Syria
UK turns to low-key social and diplomatic links to quietly shape transition