§  Syrian Army Grabs Nation’s Biggest Oil Field from Kurds: Massive Power Shift in Eastern Syria

§  Troops Storm Strategic Sites Amid SDF Pullback, Sparking Fears of Wider Conflict and Oil Revenue Battles

§  Syrian army seizes Omar oil field from Kurdish SDF forces in 2026—full details on Tabqa dam capture, tribal clashes and US role

§  Syrian forces now hold the nation’s top oil prize, the Omar field, after Kurds pulled back east across the Euphrates

§  This follows swift grabs of Tabqa town and dam, amid US-brokered redeployments and fresh rights pledges

Syria: In a huge twist shaking Syria’s landscape, the Syrian army has taken control of the country’s largest oil field, Omar, from Kurdish-led SDF forces. This bold move on January 18, 2026, comes after fierce fights and a surprise SDF retreat east of the Euphrates River. With oil riches at stake, this full detailed news report dives into the chaos, pulling fresh intel from X posts and web sources.Over the weekend, troops also nabbed the Conoco gas field and Tabqa dam, marking a fast eastward push.

Kurdish SDF announced retreat after deadly clashes and Damascus talks, handing key revenue spots like Omar and Tanak fields. President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s goodwill move: Kurdish as national language, New Year holiday – first since 1946 independence. Syrian Observatory confirms full pullout from Deir Ezzor east.

Details & Context

Omar fields pumped SDF cash for years, seized in ISIS war decade ago. Army swept Tabqa Saturday, crossed river Sunday for oil win. SDF blames broken March 2025 integration deal; Damascus eyes Kurdish fold into national setup post-Assad 2024 fall.

X floods with Euphrates bridge blast claims – Raqqa’s al-Rashid gone, per Syrian officials. Aleppo clashes last week killed 12. US juggles SDF support vs new gov backing, pushing ceasefire amid oil rush.

The action kicked off after deadly clashes last week in northern Syria, where at least 12 folks died in Aleppo fights between Syrian troops and SDF. The SDF, backed by the US, had held big chunks of oil-rich north and east Syria since battling ISIS years ago. But talks broke down with President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government, who wants to fold Kurdish groups into national setups.

On January 16, 2026, al-Sharaa made a peace move: making Kurdish a national language and Kurdish New Year a holiday—the first big nod to Kurdish rights since 1946. SDF then said they’d pull back east of the Euphrates. But Syrian forces didn’t wait, storming in over the weekend.

By January 17, troops entered Tabqa town and its key dam on the Euphrates. Then, on January 18, they seized Omar oil field and nearby gas spots like Conoco in Deir ez-Zor province. Monitors like the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed SDF fled from villages, towns and fields like Omar and Tanak.

This follows a March 2025 deal to merge SDF into Syrian forces after Bashar al-Assad’s fall in late 2024. But delays sparked blame games, leading to this clash. Tribal fighters allied with Damascus helped grab Omar and Conoco. Syrian officials accuse SDF of blasting two Euphrates bridges, including al-Rashid in Raqqa, to slow the advance.

Fresh web searches show Syrian Petroleum Company claiming Rasafa and Sufyan oil fields in Raqqa, now ready for production. X posts highlight rapid gains: In under 24 hours, army took Tabqa, two oil fields in Resafa, Euphrates Dam and airbases like Jirah and Tabqa.

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Quotes

·       Al-Sharaa decree: “Kurdish language national, New Year holiday – unity step.” SDF statement: “Redeploy east for peace post-talks.” Monitor: “SDF quits villages, oil sites early Sunday.”

·       US envoy hint: “Progress on integration.” Local voices on X: “Oil back to Syria, Kurds get rights – win-win.?”

·       Syrian officials boasted: “We have seized Omar, Syria’s largest oil field,” calling it a win for national control. President al-Sharaa said: “This decree recognizes Kurdish rights for the first time since independence.”

·       From X, @ZeinakhodrAljaz posted: “Syria’s army seized the oil fields of Sufyan and Thawrah... where Kurdish fighters have been withdrawing under an agreement.” @omar_alharir slammed SDF: “This is pure humiliation and the beginning of their demise.”

·       SDF sources accused Syrian forces of aggression with @ScharoMaroof saying: “A few hundred of us resisted for 5 days against 4 armies.” US officials urged ceasefire, noting: “Washington backs both sides but pushes talks.”

·       @SyriaRetold cheered: “Syrian Arab Army has fully liberated the last enclave in Aleppo.” @mintelworld noted: “Syrian army seized Resafa, Sfaiyeh and Thawra oil fields from YPG.”

Additional Information

Post-Assad, al-Sharaa rebuilds: SDF deal stalled, blame game rages. Kurds held northeast oil patch forever; now army eyes full control. SOHR tracks retreats across Deir Ezzor. Social media erupts – #SyriaOilWar videos of troops at rigs.

Bridges down slow foes; Tabqa dam secures water power. Past ISIS battles set stage – Kurds heroes then, tensions now.

Deeper X semantic searches reveal heated debates: @Ziaurhmanazhgar shared videos claiming Syrian army “crushed” SDF in Aleppo. @AlArabiya_Eng reported: “Syrian army entering area east of Aleppo after Kurds agree to withdraw.” Keyword searches on X show posts like @adil_bach: “Syrian army captures Safyan oil field, al-Rusafa and Thawra.”

Web updates as of January 18, 2026, from Reuters: Troops seized major oil and gas fields with US planes overhead. DW.com adds: Army extends control, seizes gas and oil fields. Al Jazeera reports advances on Raqqa with SDF accused of destroying water lines and executing prisoners.

X user @omar_alharir announced: “Syrian Arab Army forces have full control over Safyan Oil Field, Al-Rasafa and Al-Thawra.” @rkmtimes claimed Turkish-backed forces eye $500B in gas and oil. Freshness check: As of today, army reached Kadiran Dam, confirming Mansurah fall. Instagram reels show heavy fighting in Deir Hafer.

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Impact Analysis

Oil cash floods Damascus – billions potential for rebuild vs SDF loss hurting anti-ISIS ops. Kurds east may bunker, spark more clashes. US balance tips.? Integration boosts stability, cuts rebel fuel.

Economy booms: Syria’s 90% oil was Kurdish-held. Rights nod calms minorities but bridge blasts signal sabotage risks.

This seizure flips Syria’s economy: Omar was SDF’s cash cow, now Damascus gains revenue to rebuild post-Assad. But it risks more violence—tribal clashes could spread and US involvement (backing SDF but talking to government) might strain ties.

Globally, oil prices might dip with new production but human costs rise: Accusations of atrocities fuel outrage. On X, engagement booms—posts get thousands of views, sparking debates on Kurdish rights and Syrian unity. Long-term: Integration could stabilize Syria but failed talks might ignite broader war, affecting neighbors like Turkey. Views surge on stories like this with hashtags driving shares.

Conclusion

Syrian army’s Omar oil grab marks huge win in Kurdish pullback, fueled by US talks and al-Sharaa concessions. As Euphrates divides forces, unity hangs on deal revival amid oil stakes and fresh rights.

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