Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Turkey against "dangerous adventures" in Syria following Israel's strike on the Abu Al-Duhur air base. Turkey condemned the attack and vowed continued military support for Damascus, raising tensions amid a NATO summit where President Trump praised U.S.-Turkey relations.
International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors visited previously undeclared Assad-era nuclear sites in Syria for the first time this week, with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi reporting the discovery of several tons of nuclear materials. Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani stated the material is not dangerous as Damascus pledges to strengthen safeguards.
An explosive device detonated on a passenger minibus in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, killing at least two people and wounding 13 others. The blast tore off the vehicle's roof and scattered debris across the street in the predominantly Druze area.
Damascus has committed to significantly reducing imports of Russian crude oil as part of ongoing discussions with Washington over lifting Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism designation. Russian oil shipments to Syria had jumped 75% to approximately 60,000 barrels per day this year before the agreement.
António Guterres arrived in Syria on Saturday for a three-day visit, marking the first time a serving UN Secretary-General has visited Damascus since 2009, before the civil war that killed hundreds of thousands. Guterres met with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and appealed to the international community to support Syria's reconstruction and political transition.
Two passenger buses collided on a highway in central-eastern Syria on Saturday, killing at least 35 people and injuring 30 others. One bus was carrying members of the Internal Security Forces while the other was transporting civilians.
An explosive device detonated at a crowded cafe in central Damascus, Syria on Thursday, killing at least nine people and wounding 20 others, according to Syrian state media and local officials. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
President Donald Trump suggested that Syria should take over Israel's military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, claiming Damascus would do a "better job." Trump confirmed he had spoken with Syria's leader about combating the Iran-backed group, criticizing Israel's operation as too prolonged and deadly.
