13K views · 1.4K reactions | Syrian President Assad: Trump could be a ‘natural ally’ in fight against terrorists In an interview with Portuguese state television RTP, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that US President-elect Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" for his government in its ongoing civil war. But Assad also cautioned that Syrian authorities would first need to be sure that the incoming US administration is genuine about fighting terrorists in Syria. | CGTN | Facebook

423K views · 3.6K reactions | In a rare interview, Syrian President Bashar al Assad spoke about refugees and the future of Syria. AJ+ fact-checked his remarks. | AJ+ | Facebook

CNN's Jomana Karadsheh reflects on CNN's exclusive interview with Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, then the militant leader of the Syrian group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Shortly afterward, he became the Syrian leader following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad and became known as Ahmed Al-Sharaa. Read more: https://cnn.it/3XEr3UX | CNN