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Syria's diplomatic scramble: Can talks survive the rebel offensive?

Turkish and Iranian representatives have agreed to resume talks and organize a new round of Astana negotiations with the participation of their Russian counterpart.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (right) shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the end of a joint press conference following their meeting in Ankara on Dec.2, 2024. (Credit: Adem Altan/AFP)

The Syrian rebels' surprise offensive on Wednesday has triggered a flurry of diplomatic activity across the region. Damascus and its allies, Russia and Iran, were clearly caught off guard by the attack. While no foreign power seems to want all-out...
The Syrian rebels' surprise offensive on Wednesday has triggered a flurry of diplomatic activity across the region. Damascus and its allies, Russia and Iran, were clearly caught off guard by the attack. While no foreign power seems to want all-out...