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Syria reopens Nasib border crossing with Jordan after airstrikes

Objected to the strikes and agreed to a joint security committee with Jordan

Jordanian jets struck targets in southern Syria on October 26, killing seven civilians including three children, according to Syrian Civil Defence. Syria announced the closure of the Nasib crossing, the main road link between the two countries, effective the next day.

Updated Oct 28

Syria and Russia agree to convert Tartus and Hmeimim bases to joint control

Force in Play

As of August 2026: Announced the memorandum of understanding

Russia has kept warships at Syria's port of Tartus since 1971. On Sunday, Damascus said Moscow will hand back the port's commercial berth and a coastal airport, and turn both its Syrian bases into shared 'training and capacity-building centres.'

Updated Aug 10