"There's only one question that determines your fate – are you Alawite and not Sunni ... and then you receive a bullet to the head," says a source who describes systematic kidnappings and killings at night under al-Sharaa's regime, to avoid filming.
Iran's leader expresses pessimism on nuclear negotiations with United States ahead of a new round of negotiations. Key disagreements appear to be regarding Iran's enrichment capabilities of uranium.
Revolutionary Guards forces entered Azerbaijan territory for joint military maneuver while Baku seeks to distance the Islamic Republic from Armenia.
As Trump lifts sanctions on Syria as violence against minorities erupts, Christians and Alawites are targeted by Islamist forces following historic Riyadh meeting.
Jerusalem on edge as Trump hints at breakthrough in Iran talks, which could result in deal as early as this week. Trump is determined to return from his visit to the Gulf states with a major diplomatic announcement, and Israeli officials worry that an agreement with Iran could be that prize.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi took the proposal to Tehran to consult with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, President Masoud Pezeshkian, and other senior officials.
While some Syrians celebrated President Donald Trump's announcement to lift American sanctions, others are expressing deep concerns about an uncertain future and the strengthening position of Damascus ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Trump suggested that Iran has "sort of agreed" to the terms of a potential agreement, though he provided no details on the framework or timeline.
According to NYT, Iran proposed setting up regional nuclear consortium with Arab rivals and US investment as alternative to shutting down its enrichment program.
According to a report in a Qatari newspaper, the prime minister asked the president not to lift the sanctions, reasoning “Fear of a return to the events of October 7”. In practice, Trump lifted the sanctions and has met al-Sharaa today.
