The Human Faces Behind the Iranian Uprising
Eyewitnesses describe the horror on the streets of Tehran and Shiraz. From “one-sided wars” to empty-handed defiance, read the stories from inside Iran.
The recent air strikes near Palmyra represent more than just a military victory; they signal a fundamental shift in the regional security landscape. For the first time, Western air forces are operating with the explicit support of a new Syrian administration in a coordinated effort to eradicate the remaining 5,000 to 7,000 ISIS fighters still operating in the desert corridors.
In a historic pivot, Syria recently became the 90th member of the U.S.-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. Under the leadership of President Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani), the transitional government in Damascus has moved from the Russian-Iranian orbit toward a strategic partnership with NATO allies.
The MoD said no civilians were harmed in the strikes
While ISIS has not held significant territory since the Battle of Baghuz in 2019, the group has transitioned into a decentralized network of sleeper cells. By utilizing deep underground bunkers and tunnels in the rugged terrain north of Palmyra, the group has attempted to project power through ambushes and sabotage.
The joint RAF-French operation is part of a broader “declaration of vengeance” and deterrence. By targeting the group’s lifeblood—its weapons caches—the international coalition is working to ensure that the “incipient resurgence” noted by UN analysts in 2025 does not gain further momentum during Syria’s fragile political transition.
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