As rebels make progress in their fight against Assad's government, Newsweek has mapped the regional approach to the conflict.

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

AMMAN: Hundreds of fighters from Iran-backed Iraqi militias crossed into Syria overnight to help the government fight rebels ...

The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday it launched "several operations" targeting Hezbollah fighters that it claimed posed a ...

The Lebanese Hezbollah movement, which played a crucial role in defending the Syrian government throughout the neighboring ...

Diminished support for the Syrian government from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia enabled opposition forces to take the initiative ...

Syria's civil war has taken a dramatic turn, with dictator Bashar Assad once again leaning on Russian support after a shock ...

Iran claims US and Israel orchestrated attacks in Syria, escalating tensions and threatening regional stability. Key military ...

Syrian government forces and their Russian allies are battling to hold back the offensive, with Russia launching airstrikes ...

Since last Wednesday, a new conflict has further complicated the Middle Eastern landscape: anti-Assad rebels launched a ...

Lebanese armed group Hezbollah does not currently intend to send fighters to northern Syria to support the Syrian army there, ...

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