A new industrial city is planned for eastern Syria, which is currently near the Iraqi border.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 11

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Iraq Syria

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Conflict reported in eastern Deir ez-Zor province and targeted attacks near Damascus. All 2 developments

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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
- Basra hosts the Grand Faw Port project, serving as a key transit hub for trade routes connecting China and Europe.Mon 17:06
- Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical risks in the Middle East affect oil prices, with Iraq ready to resume production.Mon 16:22
Syria
country in West Asia
- Trump rejected an Iranian proposal on the Strait of Hormuz while exile parties met in Oslo discussing transition principles.Mon 17:49
- Settlers migrated from Syria and Turkey to Crete on September 24, 2026.Mon 17:25

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