The situation in Syria remains volatile after the appointment of transitional Prime Minister Mohammad Al Bashir. Iranian leader Ali Khamenei claims the U.S. and Israel’s involvement has led to the conflict. Syrian rebels have taken control of Deir al-Zor, pushing out U.S.-backed Kurdish forces. Israel’s military continues intensive airstrikes, claiming significant damage to Assad’s military capabilities. Meanwhile, Al Bashir expresses intentions to repatriate Syrian refugees despite facing economic challenges. The U.S. State Department remains skeptical regarding the new leadership’s legitimacy, as international diplomatic discussions evolve.