Bashar al-Assad faces war crimes accusations, demands US compensation regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and is involved in shipping talks with Oman and political maneuvering with Russia.
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Bashar al-Assad faces war crimes accusations, demands US compensation regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and is involved in shipping talks with Oman and political maneuvering with Russia.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Syria participated in a conference held in Oman on August 12, 2026.Sub-event
Assad is accused of crimes against humanity, demands US compensation, and is involved in Gulf shipping talks and Russian detention.1 source
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Bashar al-Assad
President of Syrian Arab Republic from 2000 to 2024
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Syria
country in West Asia
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Oman
sovereign state in western Asia
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