Iraqi officer mocks Assad regime forces as they retreat from Syria toward Iraq.

Syrians in Istanbul, Türkiye celebrate opposition victory over Assad with fireworks tonight.

CBS cites U.S. officials as expecting Damascus to fall to Syrian opposition hands.

Syria is witnessing history unfold these minutes.

Bashar Assad's reign is almost over.

Former Deputy Commander of Iran’s Quds Force:

“Two months ago, we heard about potential activity in Idlib. We asked the Turks and some Arab countries and received assurances that no operation was planned. Hakan Fidan specifically gave us this guarantee. We regret trusting them instead of reinforcing our forces in Syria.”

Manbij: Syrian National Army fully capture Al-Arimah in rural Manbij, expelling PKK/YPG militias.

Quick Map by Clash Report: Homs

Syrian opposition forces (CMO & SNA) have liberated Homs.

Assad regime and Hezbollah’s Radwan forces flee the city.

Two Iranian airline flights to Damascus were turned back after Israeli threats to shoot them down around this past week, per the New York Times.

HISTORIC: Homs is free.

Historic Homs Clock Tower.

Now freed.

Over 3,500 prisoners from Homs Military Prison have been freed.

Syrian opposition commander Hassan Abdulghani:

Top regime officials and officers in Damascus are coordinating with us to secure their defection, sparking distrust and accusations of betrayal among regime leaders.

Tehran requested safe passage from Syrian opposition for its forces to leave Syria.

Takbeers echo joyfully in Baba Amr neighborhood, Homs.

Ukraine: US unveils $988M military aid package for Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration.

Homs' liberation now cuts Damascus off from Latakia’s coast, signaling Assad’s inevitable collapse.

Free Syrian people gather at Clock Square in central Homs.

Syrian cities liberated so far:

• Idlib
• Aleppo
• Hama
• Homs
• Daraa
• As-Suwayda
• Quneitra

More on the way.

Reuters cites a U.S. official stating the Assad regime may collapse within 5-10 days.

WSJ reports Iran secretly told Arab diplomats it’s difficult to send forces to Syria.

Assad sought help from multiple countries with no success.

NEW: Syrian Opposition Commander Ahmad al-Shara (al-Joulani):

We are in the final moments of Homs' liberation, a historic event distinguishing truth from falsehood.

Fighters are urged to show mercy, protect the surrendered, and avoid chasing those who flee.