Syria today: Key developments, breaking updates

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Friday that he hopes the advance of armed groups in Syria will "continue without incident," emphasizing that their goal is to reach the capital, Damascus.

He mentioned that he had not received a response from President Bashar al-Assad regarding reconciliation talks, saying, "I told him 'Come, let's meet to discuss the future of Syria together', but I never had a positive response from Assad."

Erdogan also noted that armed groups have been advancing through Idlib, Hama, and Homs, with Damascus as their objective.

Iranian Foreign Minister stated that bilateral relations between Iran and Iraq are continuously developing, with both sides agreeing to strengthen them.

Regarding consultations on Syria, he highlighted an agreement on shared perspectives concerning the threats the country faces.

"Our primary message is to support Syria, its government, and its people in their fight against terrorist groups," he added.

Iraq’s Foreign Minister emphasized that the security of Syria and Iraq is interconnected, stressing the importance of protecting Iraqi territories and borders from any terrorist attacks.

The minister condemned the "armed attacks in Syrian cities and provinces and those behind them."

He added that Iraq will employ all diplomatic measures to help de-escalate the situation in Syria.

Israeli Occupation army has decided to strengthen its forces along the Syrian border, according to the 'Israeli' Broadcasting Authority.

According to a source close to the Kremlin, Russia has no plans to intervene to save Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as long as Syrian forces continue to abandon their positions.

The source, speaking to Bloomberg, emphasized that any significant military or strategic support would depend on the stability of Syria's military presence.

The Russian Embassy in Syria issued a statement on Friday urging its citizens to leave the country via commercial flights from operational airports.

The embassy warned of the "difficult military and political situation" in Syria, emphasizing the risks associated with staying in the region amidst escalating tensions and conflict.

The German government expressed significant concern over foreign interventions and Russian airstrikes in Syria. They also criticized reports of foreign militias reinforcing the Syrian regime.

Germany called for the protection of Syrian civilians, the prevention of further displacement, and ensured access for humanitarian aid.

Syria's military has denied rumors of its withdrawal from Homs, stating the army remains deployed and ready.

Meanwhile, Iran expressed concern over Syria’s instability, warning it threatens the security of the entire region. Iran's Foreign Minister accused the US and 'Israel' of backing terrorist groups in the region.

The UN reported that ongoing violence in Syria has displaced 280,000 people, with an estimated 1.5 million potentially at risk.

Iraq has called for closer coordination with Syria and Iran to address the growing threats posed by the conflict. Iraqi officials also emphasized that military solutions alone won't secure the region, urging the importance of diplomatic efforts for lasting peace.

Security was boosted at Jordan-Syria border after Jordan's Minister of Interior, Mazen Al-Faraya, announced the closure of the Jaber border crossing due to worsening security conditions in southern Syria.

The decision allows Jordanian citizens and trucks to return, but restricts traffic into Syria.