Syrians buy frozen fish at a fish market in Damascus, Syria, Feb. 23, 2026. Popular markets in Damascus have become crowded during the holy month of Ramadan, with shoppers searching for cheaper options amid economic hardship. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

Syrians buy frozen fish at a fish market in Damascus, Syria, Feb. 23, 2026. Popular markets in Damascus have become crowded during the holy month of Ramadan, with shoppers searching for cheaper options amid economic hardship. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)