Iran lauds Syria army for Qusayr victory
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has congratulated the Syrian nation and government on the victory of their army in regaining control…
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US sanctions Kyrgyz, Ukrainian airlines over allegedly Iran-Syria link
MOSCOW, June 5 (RIA Novosti) – The United States has implemented new sanctions against airlines in Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine that it says…
Iran UN envoy stresses political solution for Syria unrest
An Iranian envoy to the United Nations has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s stance that the ongoing crisis in Syria should be settled…
Iran congratulates Syria over recapture of al-Qusayr
Iran has congratulated the Syrian nation, government, and army on the success of the Syrian military forces in recapturing the strategic town…
Steinitz: S-300s sold to Syria may end up in Iranian hands
Among Israel’s main concerns regarding the possible sale of Russian S300 air-defense systems to Syria is that they may then be transferred…
Part I: Iran-Syria religious ties
Iran and Syria are unlikely bedfellows. Iran has been an Islamic republic—and the world’s only modern theocracy—since the 1979 revolution. Syria has…
Velayati wants Iran, France cooperation on Syria
TEHERAN: Iran’s former foreign minister Ali Akbar Velayati would “cooperate” with France to resolve the conflict in Syria should he win the June 14 presidential election, he said…
Geneva talks not to yield results without Iran: Russian official
A high-ranking Russian official says the forthcoming international conference in Geneva to seek an end to the Syrian crisis will not succeed…
Terrorism result of West wrong policies on Syrian crisis: Iran FM
Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi says terrorism and extremism in Syria are the outcome of wrong approaches taken by certain foreign countries…
Turkish intelligence looking into ‘foreign links’ to Taksim protests: PM
Turkish intelligence is looking into possible links between the incidents in Taksim Square and foreign powers, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said at…
Abbas asks university chief to form govt: source
AFP – Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Sunday called on Rami Hamdallah, the head of Al-Najah University in the West Bank city of…
Syrian rebels, Hezbollah in deadly fight in Lebanon
(Reuters) – Several fighters were killed in an overnight clash between Hezbollah fighters and Syrian rebel forces in Lebanon’s eastern border region…
Russian, Iranian technology is boosting Assad’s assault on Syrian rebels
RAMTHA, Jordan — Sophisticated technology from Russia and Iran has given Syrian government troops new advantages in tracking and destroying their foes,…
Iran hopes Turkey unrest will be resolved peacefully
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Araqchi has expressed hope that the recent unrest in Turkey would be resolved in a peaceful manner.…
Iran punishes Hamas for stance on Syria
Iran has cut funding for Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas for siding with its Sunni co-religionists in Syria in their war against President…
West blocks diplomatic solution in Syria: Envoy
The Syrian Ambassador to Tehran Adnan Mahmoud has criticized efforts by Western countries to block a political solution to the ongoing crisis…
Mass Palestinian grave found in Tel Aviv
Skeletal remains of dozens of Palestinians killed by Israelis during 1948 have been found in a mass grave in Tel Aviv. The remains…
Turkish police fire tear gas in worst protests in years
(Reuters) – Turkish police fired tear gas and water cannon for a second day on Saturday to prevent hundreds of protesters reaching…
Iran criticizes ‘one-sided’ UNHRC resolution against Syria
Iran has strongly criticized as “one-sided” the UN Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) recent resolution against Syria, calling on the international community to…
Iran will not allow overthrow of Syria government: Iran deputy FM
Iran’s deputy foreign minister for Arab and African affairs says the Islamic Republic will not allow the overthrow of the Syrian government.…
Assad says Syria received first S-300 shipment
In interview with Al Manar, Assad says he won’t stop Syrian groups attacking Israel in order to liberate the Golan. Syria received…
Report: Hezbollah orders Hamas out of Lebanon
Eviction said due to Hamas support for Syria opposition forces, while Hezbollah allied with Syrian President Bashar Assad; Hamas, who were previously…
Iran urges dialog to end Syria unrest
Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says the crisis in Syria can be settled through dialog, warning that foreign military support for…
Iran Felicitates Southern Lebanon’s Liberation Anniversary
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi felicitated the Lebanese leaders and people on the anniversary of the liberation of the…
Hegemons’ domineering policy to fail: Ahmadinejad
Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says hegemonic powers are trying in vain to spread their domination to the entire world. “Arrogant powers seek…
Foreign meddling complicates Syria crisis: Iran FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says foreign interference will further complicate the ongoing crisis which is gripping Syria. “The Islamic Republic…
Iran condemns McCain visit to Syria
Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Araqchi has condemned US Senator John McCain’s visit to Syria to meet with the foreign-backed militants, saying…
Iran expresses support for Geneva talks on Syria
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has expressed its support for an international conference to end the bloodshed in Syria. The U.S. and…
Syria would not need Iran’s weapons
TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister says Syria is powerful enough and there is no need that Iran gives weapons…
Arming Syria militants intensifies tension: Iranian foreign minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has criticized certain countries for arming the militants in Syria, saying their support for the extremist…
Turkey, Iran struggle to keep up appearances
The pretense of good ties Ankara and Tehran have been trying to maintain despite the deepening of the Syrian crisis — in which…
Iran hosts international Friends of Syria Conference
Iran is hosting the Friends of Syria Conference in the capital, Tehran, with the participation of representatives from 40 countries. The event,…
Russia insists Iran join Syria peace conference
Russia said on Tuesday that it was imperative for Iran to join a proposed peace conference on Syria despite reservations from some…
Iran supports democratic solution for Syria crisis: Diplomat
Iran deputy foreign minister for Arab and African affairs has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s support for a democratic solution to the ongoing…
Cambodian, Kuwaiti diplomats exchange views on issues in Syria, Iran, DPRK
Cambodian and Kuwaiti diplomats exchanged views on issues of Syria, Iran and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Monday, and…
Iran offers Syria $4 bn credit line
DAMASCUS — Iran has opened two lines of credit totalling $4 billion to Damascus and expects to open up a third to…
Iran slams EU over lifting arms embargo on Syria militants
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has slammed the European Union’ decision to lift its arms embargo on the militants operating inside Syria as a…
EU waives ban on weapons for Syrian terrorists
TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – European Union has lifted the ban on weapons to help Syrian opponents at a meeting yesterday. According…
World increasingly wary of Iran’s domestic and foreign politics
PARIS: A controversial nuclear program, suspected growing involvement in the Syrian conflict and tightly controlled presidential elections – Iran is an ever-increasing source of…