Syria's new rulers declare crackdown as tensions flare in coastal area
Syria's new authorities launched a security operation in Tartous after the killing of 14 policemen. The crackdown targets remnants of Assad's militias, with the new leadership aiming to maintain stability. Protests in Homs, involving Alawite and Shi'ite communities, also led to an overnight curfew. Iran has been urged to respect Syria's sovereignty amidst these tensions.
