Putin 'revives' military base in US arab partner nation as Trump 'loses' to Iran

While Trump is consumed by the Iran war, Vladimir Putin is quietly locking in Russia’s foothold in Syria. A Russian cargo ship has resupplied Tartus and Hmeimim, signaling Moscow will stay even after Assad’s 2024 fall and the rise of President Ahmed Hussain al‑Sharaa, who publicly courts Washington and Israel but privately reassures Putin that old basing pacts will be honored.