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Assad

American

[ah-sahd] / ɑˈsɑd /

noun

Hafez al 1928?–2000, Syrian military and political leader: president from 1971.

Assad British

/ ˈasat /

noun

Hafiz al (ˈhafɪz æl). 1928–2000, Syrian statesman and general; president of Syria (1971–2000)
his son, Bashar al (bæʃəæl). born 1965, Syrian statesman; president of Syria from 2000

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Abu Ali says Hassan immediately called President Assad to tell him they had the American.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

"Bring him to us," Assad replied, claims Abu Ali.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani described Washington's delisting as a "historic milestone" and said it reflected "the new Syrian state's commitment to international peace and security."

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

It is the first such ruling under Syria's transitional leaders who ousted Assad in December 2024, vowing to provide justice and accountability for crimes committed under his rule.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

“He is mine,” she said to young Assad.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat

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