On the eleventh day of the military incursion by terrorist and opposition forces against cities in Syria, Syrian army forces continue to engage with terrorists on the borders of different provinces. In some areas, they have tactically retreated, while in others, they stand firm. Nevertheless, developments in the non-military aspects of this complex battlefield have become more intricate and require serious attention.

Diplomacy: A dialogue and 6 points

A new round of diplomatic missions by Iran's Foreign Minister to determine a path for resolving the Syrian crisis has begun, and Abbas Araghchi, after visiting Syria and Iraq, will meet with his Russian and Turkish counterparts today in Doha, Qatar, within the framework of the Astana process for consultations. Araghchi, in media and political talks with officials of these countries, has highlighted several points about this crisis, which seem to elucidate many issues in the ongoing perception war between the Resistance Axis and the West.

Timing of the terrorist assault in Syria: In an interview with Aloula network, Araghchi pointed out a correlation and stated: "I believe a major miscalculation has occurred. I cannot ignore the coordination between the takfiri terrorists and the Zionist regime in carrying out this operation. Immediately after the ceasefire in Lebanon, the attack on Aleppo began and continued."
Terrorists are danger to entire region: Iran’s Foreign Minister, stating that "this is a major threat to the region," added, "Turning Syria into a haven for terrorist extremists will cause them to return from other areas to Syria, posing a threat to all countries in the region, especially neighboring countries."
The Resistance Axis pertains to entire region: In the ongoing perception war, one of the most critical issues is preventing the creation and establishment of a dichotomy that the enemy has been trying to impose on countries in the region, which is the contradiction between the goals and actions of the Resistance Axis and the policies and objectives of countries in the region. Araghchi explained this important point by saying, "There is a larger scenario in which countries active in the Resistance line against the Zionist regime, which have different views relative to some other countries, are targeted and attacked, sanctioned, and subjected to various conspiracies."

Araghchi further noted, "It is necessary for countries in the region to be vigilant against this larger scenario. Some of these short-term victories are certainly not beneficial if, in the long run, the scenarios aim to eliminate progressive, vanguard, and anti-Zionist forces. Praise be to God, there is now good unity among the Resistance Fronts."

Apparent terrorists and hidden allies: Along with the re-designation of the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham group as terrorist by the White House spokesperson, an important question that arises in the public mind is why US forces are not bombing them if Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham is indeed a terrorist group. Araghchi also pointed out this contradiction in his media interview and said, "These terrorist groups have been identified as terrorists by the UN, but countries claiming to fight terrorism are either silent or support them. It seems that for them, and according to their interests, there are good and bad terrorists."
Iran's consistent support for Syria: Iran’s Foreign Minister, in his detailed talks with the media, stood against the media narrative of Iran's interaction with the Syrian government and stated that we have always supported the Syrian government and people, and we continue to do so fully. However, the form of this support depends on the Syrian government. Whatever is requested from us, it is natural that we will help.
Iran's immutable principles in its policy toward Syria and the Region: In these sessions, Araghchi reiterated the principles of the Islamic Republic in the region, emphasizing that it is certain that supporting the territorial integrity and the right to self-governance of the Syrian government, and the inviolability of international borders, are among the most important principles to which we are all committed.

Tehran has consistently emphasized the inviolability of international borders in all regional crises, from Armenia and Azerbaijan to Syria, and it seems that this principle will be even more prominently emphasized in the Astana process meeting with his Turkish counterpart.

Field Development in Syria

Based on published reports from Syria, militants have declared control over the entire city of Daraa (in southern Syria) and have established dominance over its military sections, blocking all entry and exit. The city of Daraa, as the capital of the province, holds strategic importance for Syria and is the primary passage at the Jordanian border. Following the seizure of extensive areas of the city, the Jordanian government also announced that it has closed its borders with Syria due to security conditions in the south of the country.

Large parts of the city of Deir ez-Zur in eastern Syria have also come under the control of other opposition groups, primarily Kurdish formations. This city is located 152 kilometers north of the Iraq-Syria border, and contradictory reports have been published regarding the capture of border crossings between Iraq and Syria by Kurdish opposition groups.

Syrian army forces have created earth barriers between Homs and Hama to slow down the movement of terrorists and have bombed the road connecting the two cities. The control of Hama by terrorists, as the most important link connecting Aleppo to Damascus, has complicated the situation for the central Syrian government. On the other hand, Syrian Defense Minister Ali Abbas, has assessed the army's withdrawal from the city as a temporary tactical move and emphasized that Syrian army forces are still present around the city.

Turkey's position on Syria

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey, in his latest statement on the events in Syria, expressed hope that the advance of terrorists into Syrian cities would be a "peaceful advance."

Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan is scheduled to meet with his Iranian and Russian counterparts in the Astana peace process today to discuss strategies for ending the crisis in Syria. The long border between Turkey and Syria, and the presence of various groups, from separatist Kurds opposing Turkey to terrorist factions, have led Ankara to take any measures, including supporting terrorist groups, to ensure its own security, driven by what it terms “to commit suicide out of fear of death.”

A market of rumors in Damascus

Amid the escalation of conflicts between the Syrian army and anti-government terrorist groups, many news reports are marred by rumors and deliberate biases. For example, for days, media outlets have claimed a coup and uprising against President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. Yesterday, a report surfaced about the failure of a treacherous effort by some officers linked to foreign countries, which was immediately denied by Syrian sources, who stated that similar news was fabricated and false, created and edited using Photoshop, and published on platforms hostile to the government with the aim of creating chaos.

Another instance of rumor-mongering involves casting doubt on President Assad's presence in Damascus. The Wall Street Journal, citing what it calls "informed sources," claimed that Egyptian and Jordanian officials have asked Assad to leave the country and form an exiled government. In response to these claims, Jordan has denied media reports suggesting that Jordanian officials pressured President Bashar al-Assad of Syria to leave his country.

In another headline, the Wall Street Journal claimed that Assad has requested military and intelligence assistance from Arab countries, but this request was rejected, or that he asked Turkey to intervene to stop the militants.

Zionist regime and the anticipation of Assad's fall

Published reports from the Israeli occupied territories indicate that the Israeli regime has meticulously prepared itself, both politically and militarily, for the changes in Syria. According to Channel 14 of the Zionist regime, Tel Aviv is preparing for Assad's fall, and the regime's security cabinet has unusually held three meetings in three days regarding the Syrian developments, maintaining a state of readiness.

US is closely monitoring

Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House Press Secretary, in response to the developments in Syria, stated that Washington is closely following these developments and is in contact with regional countries. The US continues to insist that the current situation is the result of Assad's refusal to engage in the political process outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2254, and it claims that the reason for today's conditions in Syria is Assad's reliance on Russia and Iran.

She also asserted that Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham is a terrorist group and that the time has come to negotiate an end to the Syrian conflict based on UN Security Council Resolution 2254.