Lebanese and Syrian officials held diplomatic meetings in Damascus, including discussions on refugee returns and bilateral cooperation.

The entities involved

• Lebanon →

  country in West Asia

  • Global events include calls to dial down aggression in Lebanon, a tentative agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran, and the ongoing global conflict between Ukraine and Russia.Wed 21:03
  • Peace talks between Iran and the US are underway, despite volatile statements injecting risk into the process.Wed 20:36
• Syria →

  country in West Asia

  • Saudi Arabia sought covert support from Damascus regarding the ongoing conflict involving the Houthis in Yemen.Wed 22:42
  • Advocacy groups are monitoring the situation regarding persecution in Syria.Wed 20:57
• Damascus →

  capital and largest city of Syria

  • A poll conducted in Damascus reveals that Syrians view Israel and Iran as major threats and demand the return of the occupied Golan Heights.Wed 12:47
  • Syria provided a land route for Iranian weapons and targeted Hezbollah-linked networks in Damascus.Tue 22:07

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