Israel has pushed troops further into parts of southern Syria ... leaders and Iran have accused Israel of attempting to seize territory by force. The advances are detailed in a map produced ...

Russia maintains two key military bases in Syria, including an air base in Hmeimim and a naval base in Tartous.

Iran and Turkey's foreign ministries summoned their envoys after a diplomatic spat over Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's warning of Tehran against undermining Syria's stability.