The so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says more than 1,000 people have been killed in two days of intense clashes between HTS militants and armed opposition groups loyal to former President Bashar al-Assad and ensuing revenge killings in Syria’s western city of Latakia.

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised concern over escalating violence in Syria, warning of potential severe consequences for regional security and stability.

Russia has urged all leaders in Syria to work toward stopping the bloodshed as soon as possible, amid tensions in the country’s western region.

Here are Press TV's news headlines at 10:00 GMT, March 07, 2025.

More than 70 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in Syria in fighting between HTS militants and opposition groups.

The Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) says US and British special services are plotting a series of terrorist attacks against Russian military bases in Syria.

Syria’s former President Bashar al-Assad has denied claims that his departure from the Arab country was planned.