The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tartus/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:16:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Tartus | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tartus/ 32 32 Syria’s new leaders cancel port contract with Russian firm https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrias-new-leaders-cancel-port-contract-with-russian-firm/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:06:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3467027 Syrian media reports Tartus port management deal with Russia's STG Stroytransgaz has been annulled, after new administration says contract with Assad's government was not fulfilled

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]]> New Syrian regime declares crackdown in coastal region after 14 policemen killed https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-syrian-regime-declares-crackdown-in-coastal-region-after-14-policemen-killed/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:52:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3447471 Security forces launch operation in Alawite-majority Tartus region, erstwhile stronghold of fallen Assad government, after attack on police blamed on Assad supporters

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]]> Heavy Israeli airstrikes reported on Syrian military sites in coastal Tartus region https://www.timesofisrael.com/heavy-israeli-airstrikes-reported-on-syrian-military-sites-in-coastal-tartus-region/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:29:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3440481 Latest raids said to hit sites including air defense units and surface-to-surface missile depots; war monitor calls them 'heaviest strikes in Syria's coastal region since 2012'

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]]> After Assad’s fall, Russia pulling some, but not all, of its forces out of Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-assads-fall-russia-pulling-some-but-not-all-of-its-forces-out-of-syria/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 20:13:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3439681 Moscow says it will maintain presence at two main Syrian bases; attitude of new regime toward Russian presence is still unclear

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]]> In rare remarks, Gallant appears to confirm alleged Israeli strikes in Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-remarks-gallant-appears-to-confirm-alleged-israeli-strikes-in-syria/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:40:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3096724&preview=true&preview_id=3096724 Syrian authorities have accused Israel of carrying out two separate attacks on Wednesday, killing 2 soldiers, wounding 6 and causing 'material losses'

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]]> Alleged Israeli strikes hit Syria for 2nd time, hours after attack on air defenses https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-says-two-soldiers-killed-6-wounded-in-israeli-strike-on-air-defense-sites/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:23:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3095620 Two Syrian soldiers killed, six wounded in initial attack on Tartus; second strike in Hama area causes 'material losses'

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]]> First ship carrying grain out of Ukraine spotted docking in Syrian port https://www.timesofisrael.com/first-ship-carrying-grain-out-of-ukraine-spotted-docking-in-syrian-port/ Wed, 17 Aug 2022 03:07:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2819864 Razoni, loaded with 26,000 tons of corn shipped under deal meant to allow Kyiv to resume exports, identified at Tartus, where Russia has already sent stolen grain to feed key ally

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]]> Israeli airstrikes in Syria said to hit Iranian targets near Russian naval base https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-airstrikes-in-syria-said-to-hit-iranian-targets-near-russian-naval-base/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:24:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2818489&preview=true&preview_id=2818489 Syrian officer says Iranian base and nearby air defense system hit in Tartus; Hezbollah posts near Damascus also reportedly struck

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]]> Syria says Israeli jets strike near Damascus and Tartus, killing three soldiers https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-says-israeli-jets-strike-near-damascus-and-tartus-killing-three-soldiers/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 19:39:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2818320 State broadcaster says three more hurt and damage caused after aircraft launch missiles from over Lebanon

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]]> Russia demands Israel unconditionally cease its ‘unacceptable’ Syria airstrikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/irresponsible-categorically-unacceptable-russia-pans-israel-for-syria-airstrikes/ Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:40:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2792550&preview=true&preview_id=2792550 For second time in weeks, Moscow slams Israel for 'violating Syrian sovereignty,' says 2 civilians were injured in strike and severe damage caused to civilian infrastructure

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]]> In Damascus, Iran FM claims Israel seeking to destabilize Syria with alleged strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-damascus-iran-fm-claims-israel-seeking-to-destabilize-syria-with-alleged-strike/ Sat, 02 Jul 2022 12:00:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2791138&preview=true&preview_id=2791138 Amir-Abdollahian condemns hit on target in south of country; UK-based group says strike targeted weapons en route to Hezbollah terror group

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]]> Syria says Israeli jets conduct rare daytime airstrike on southern coast https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-says-israeli-jets-conduct-rare-daytime-airstrike-on-southern-coast/ Sat, 02 Jul 2022 06:39:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2791103 Two civilians hurt after missiles strike in al-Hamidiyah near Lebanon border, state broadcaster says

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]]> Russia to modernize Syria port, build railway across Syria to Persian Gulf https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-to-modernize-syria-port-build-railway-across-syria-to-persian-gulf/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:24:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2203301 Major commercial projects could potentially make it easier for Tehran to increase its influence in Israel's northeastern neighbor

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]]> Photos show Russian navy has left Syria port ahead of possible US strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/photos-show-russian-navy-has-left-syria-port-ahead-of-possible-us-strike/ Thu, 12 Apr 2018 07:43:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1828390 Satellite images reveal almost all of Moscow's vessels are gone from Tartus port, in likely preparation for potential military confrontation

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]]> Iran said to be building military facilities in Syria near Russian positions https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-said-to-be-building-military-facilities-in-syria-near-to-russian-positions/ Fri, 23 Mar 2018 18:54:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1816308&preview=true&preview_id=1816308 Tehran's gambit is apparently based on assessment that Israel wouldn't dare strike for fear of tangling with Moscow

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