No new Syrian troop build-up at border as Al Shara weighs Lebanon dilemma | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-06-25 00:56 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Immigration, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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When Iran was firing missiles at Arab capitals in the recent war, Damascus was safe. The post-Assad leadership even sensed an opportunity in the trade disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with Saudi Arabia and Turkey supporting plans for alternative land routes through Syria.
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