Hundreds of Iran-backed Iraqi militants crossed into Syria overnight to assist Bashar al-Assad's regime in combating rebels ...

The weakening of the Damascus dictator’s allies, Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah, together with the coincidence of the truce ...

The rebel advance in Aleppo has taken everyone by surprise, including Assad. While the future is murky at best, Syrians can ...

At least 300 fighters, primarily from the Badr and Nujabaa groups, crossed late on Sunday using a dirt road to avoid the ...

A surprise offensive by rebel forces opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has led to a new round of fighting ...

Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have deployed in Syria to back the government’s counteroffensive against a surprise advance by ...

Military says Israel monitoring rebel offensive and Iran's increased presence across border; UAE, US mulling ending sanctions ...

The US has discussed lifting sanctions on Syria if it cuts ties with Iran and blocks weapons smuggling routes to Hezbollah.

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the fighting between rebels and government forces in Syria and the wider ...

Syrian rebels have swept through parts of the country at lightning pace, taking control of the the second-largest city, ...

The rebels launched their surprise offensive on Nov. 26, attacking from areas to the north and northwest of Aleppo. It is the ...

The attack on Aleppo has been carried out by a variety of opponents to the Assad regime, including Islamist factions and ...