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Iraq previously shipped the majority of its oil through the Strait of Hormuz but, on May 1, sent a first shipment of oil by truck through a newly opened border crossing towards a Mediterranean port on Syria's coast. Photo: Farid Abdulwahed/AP Photo/picture alliance

Strategic neutrality: How Syria is winning in the Iran war

Syria's new government has deliberately not become directly involved in the Iran war. It's presenting itself as neutral and as a possible solution to the Strait of Hormuz blockade

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, US June 11, 2025. Photo: REUTERS

Iraq sends first oil convoy to Syria through al-Yarubiyah in 14 years

Mohamad (20), a Syrian refugee, sits on the stairs before taking boxing classes in Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 28, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw

Syrian minorities refused asylum in Europe as rejections surge

The logo of French concrete maker Lafarge is seen on the plant of Bercy on the banks of the river Seine in Paris, France, September 3, 2020. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

French cement maker Lafarge found guilty of financing jihadists in Syria

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, 25 March 2026. REUTERS

Ukraine, Syria agree to cooperate on security: Zelenskiy

Israel has threated to strike border crossings between Lebanon and Syria. Photo: AFP

Israel says will strike Lebanon-Syria border crossing

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo

Syria will stay out of Iran conflict unless it faces aggression: President

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo

Turkey asks Britain's MI6 to step up protection of Syria's Sharaa, sources say; Ankara denies report

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US to withdraw all troops from Syria: Reports

Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) queue to settle their status with Syrian government in Raqqa, Syria January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri/ File Photo

Syrian government, Kurds agree integration deal, US hails 'historic milestone'

Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters walk near an armored vehicle, following clashes between SDF and Syrian government forces, in Hasakah, Syria, January 20, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Orhan Qereman

Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa delivers a speech on the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's fall, in Damascus, Syria December 8, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo

How Syria's Sharaa captured Kurdish-held areas while keeping the US onside

Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters walk near an armored vehicle, following clashes between SDF and Syrian government forces, in Hasakah, Syria, January 20, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Orhan Qereman

Syria gives Kurds four days to accept integration as US signals end of support