US, allies were after engineered revolution in Syria: Iranian deputy FM
An Iranian official says the US and its allies sought an “engineered revolution” in Syria by sending al-Qaeda operatives to the country…
Regional Affairs
Don’t link Syrian crisis to Iran
There are good reasons for intervention in Damascus, but proving that Washington is ‘tough’ to Tehran is not one of them There are…
US-Arab League deal political mischief: Iran’s Majlis speaker
Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani describes as political mischief the recent agreement between the Arab League and the US over a modified…
Kerry to talk Syria, terrorism in Russia next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry is headed to Russia next week for talks on Syria, Iran and terrorism concerns…
Iran warns of Syrian crisis spillover to entire region
Iran Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has warned that the ongoing conflict in Syria threatens to engulf the entire region. “What is…
Iran says use of chemical arms by anyone in Syria is “red line”
(Reuters) – Iran said on Tuesday it regarded the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria’s civil war as a “red line”, echoing major…
Iran condemns assassination attempt against Syrian prime minister
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has condemned the assassination attempt against Syrian Prime Minister Wael Nader al-Halqi. On Monday, Mehmanparast denounced…
Iran general says Syria did not use chemical weapons
A high-ranking military official has rejected allegations of chemical weapons being used by the Syrian government against foreign-sponsored militants fighting against President…
‘Enemies pursuing divide-and-rule strategy in Middle East’
President Ahmadinejad told the audience that the enemies and the arrogant powers attempted to pit nations against one another. He said, ˈThey…
US chemical weapons claim shows despair vis-à-vis Syria: Iran MP
A senior Iranian lawmaker says the recent claims by the United States about the use of chemical weapons in Syria shows Washington’s…
Iran urges quick, diplomatic solution to Syrian unrest
Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called for stepped-up efforts to resolve the ongoing unrest in Syria through understanding and dialogue. In a…
Olmert: Iran threat ‘exaggerated’
Former Israel PM said he disagreed with the view that Iran in its uranium enrichment program has crossed the red line drawn…
Iran says Syria rebel victory would threaten region
TEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Sunday reiterated Iran’s staunch support for Damascus, insisting that a rebel victory in Syria would…
Morsi aide discusses Syria crisis with Ahmadinejad
Essam Haddad has met with President Ahmadinejad in an attempt to reach a political solution to Syria’s two-year civil war Egyptian presidential aide…
Egypt delegation talks Syria with Iranian leaders
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state TV is reporting an Egyptian presidential delegation has discussed the Syrian crisis with the leaders of…
Flames of war against Syria will engulf Israel: Iranian lawmaker
The chairman of Iran’s Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee says the flames of any act of military aggression against Syria…
Is Iran trying to set up a new arms smuggling route to Gaza from Sudan?
Following this week’s revelation by Canadian officials that two suspects detained over a plot to blow up a passenger train had links to an…
Egypt presidential aides ‘in Iran to discuss Syria’
CAIRO — Senior Egyptian officials visited Iran on Saturday to further a proposal by Cairo for an Islamic quartet that would help…
Enemy seeks fall of Syria before Iran presidential vote: Cmdr.
A senior Iranian military commander says the enemies of the Islamic Republic want to overthrow the Syrian government before Iran’s June presidential…
Syrian parliament speaker due in Iran for talks
Syrian parliament speaker Mohammed Jihad al-Laham will pay an official visit to Iran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials. Laham will…
‘West plots war on Syria to ‘reshape’ region and weaken Iran’
British anti-war campaigners, the Stop the War Coalition, say the recent allegations by Britain and the US about chemical weapons’ use in…
Deputy FM: Action on Syria red line sends message to Iran
Deputy Foreign Minister Ze’ev Elkin warned Friday that a failure by the international community to act against Syria for using chemical weapons…
Iran’s Majlis speaker warns of enemy plots against Syria
Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has warned of plots by certain regional and extra-regional countries to create problems in Syria. “There are…
Oman denies Bahrain-Iran mediation drive
Manama: Oman’s foreign minister has dismissed reports that his country was planning to mediate between Bahrain and Iran and end the standoff…
Iran told Hezbollah to join Syrian war, says group’s ex-leader
Iran pressed Hezbollah fighters to join the civil war in Syria to bolster President Bashar al- Assad’s armed struggle, according to Sobhi…
Syria expects more financial aid from Russia, Iran
(Reuters) – Syria hopes to clinch more financial aid from its allies Russia and Iran soon, but still has enough foreign reserves…
Russia special envoy visits Tehran to discuss regional issues
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy for the Middle East has arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, to discuss regional developments with…
US behind Canada’s anti-Iran allegations to cover up al-Qaeda ties
The United States has persuaded Canada to falsely attribute a botched al-Qaeda-linked terror plot to Iran in a last-ditch bid to cover…