Syrians celebrate fall of Bashar Assad as opposition forces enter Damascus

Syrians celebrated the fall of President Bashar Assad's government in Damascus on Sunday, marking the first time opposition forces have reached the capital since 2018. Assad reportedly fled the city early Sunday, and his current location is unknown. Opposition forces also captured the central city of Homs, prompting Lebanon and Jordan to close border crossings with Syria. The International Committee of the Red Cross called for humanitarian access as the situation evolves, with many civilians in need of assistance. Iran and Iraq expressed their positions on the developments, with Iran urging a non-interventionist approach and Iraq supporting a pluralistic dialogue for Syria's future. Meanwhile, Israel announced it had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights following the collapse of Assad's rule.