Business as usual: Assad strolls into work in new video

In an apparent attempt to convey an image of calm, the Syrian presidency on Saturday morning released a silent eight-second video of Bashar al-Assad strolling into work, entitled 'Morning of Resilience.'

In the video, Assad carries a briefcase, wearing a suit and tie, as he walks into the marble-floored entrance of a building, presumably the presidential palace. 

According to the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar website, "the Syrian presidency wanted to send a clear message that Syrian leadership is determined to go ahead with confronting all means of aggression against the Arab country," following the air strikes overnight.