Syrian rebels have reportedly begun entering the capital, Damascus, claiming to have full control over Homs after intense fighting. This shift poses a significant risk to President Bashar al-Assad’s governance as insurgents, supported by defectors, challenge his authority. Protests erupted in several suburbs of Damascus, with demonstrators removing images of Assad. Amidst foreign ministers’ discussions on Syria’s territorial integrity, Russia and Iran consider their next steps while the situation in the region remains unpredictable.