Syrian opposition must accept defeat against Assad: UN envoy
Press TV – UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura has called on the Syrian opposition to accept that they have…
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President al-Assad: Terrorist project in Syria has failed
SANA – President Bashar al-Assad received on Wednesday Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and the…
Iran, Syria review co-op in counter-terrorism
IRNA – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi-Ansari in a meeting here on Wednesday with the Syrian…
US, Saudis urge Syria opposition to accept Assad’s political role: Report
Press TV – In a major policy U-turn, US and Saudi diplomats have reportedly been urging the armed Syrian opposition to come…
Assad credits Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah for his army’s gains
The Week– Syrian President Bashar al-Assad thanked Russia, Iran, and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militias on Sunday for helping his army make gains against…
President al-Assad: Everything related to the destiny and future of Syria is a 100% Syrian issue, unity of Syrian territory is self-evident and not up for debate
SANA – President Bashar al-Assad said that throughout history, Syria has been a target, and those who control this target gain great…
Syrian conflict nearing its end: Adviser to President Assad
Press TV – The political and media adviser to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the six-year militancy in her country is nearly…
External powers targeting Arab identity, unity, says Syrian president
Press TV – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says foreign powers have desperately attempted to divide Arab nations by targeting their identity and…
Saudi FM to Syrian Dissidents: Assad to remain in power
FNA- Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir has told the Syrian dissidents that President Bashar al-Assad will keep power, the Russian media reported…
Can we trust UN investigator to do the Syrian people justice?
American Herald Tribune | Kate Harveston: Since March 2011, primarily in reaction to the Arab Spring earlier that year, the people of Syria…
Washington’s plans to remove Assad from power is off table – But for now
Iranian Diplomacy- To analyze the recent agreement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the G20 summit to establish…
Syria moving towards stability
July 26, The Iran Project – After several years of war and conflict, Syria is gradually regaining its stability. This development, however,…
US says Syria crisis needs political solution, Assad doesn’t have to go first
Press TV- US President Donald Trump’s homeland security and counterterrorism adviser says the US is seeking a political resolution to the conflict…
Iran urges closer coordination among Astana Talks guarantors
Tasnim – An Iranian deputy foreign minister called for improved coordination with Russia and Turkey, the two other guarantors of a ceasefire…
President al-Assad: Achievements by Syrian army and allies will have more positive implications
SANA – President Bashar al-Assad received on Thursday Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and the…
No strategic sense for Assad Gov’t to use chemical weapons in Syria: US Professor
Tasnim – An American political scientist said US-backed rebels operating in Syria are seeking to provoke an incident of using chemical weapons,…
Syria introduces new banknotes featuring president Assad
Press TV – For first time ever, Syria has introduced a banknote with the face of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The 2,000 Syrian…
Trump’s war: From bombing Syria to challenging Russia and Iran
NewsWeek | TOM O’CONNOR: President Donald Trump’s administration has once again threatened to strike the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, despite…
Syrian president visits Russian-run air base in Latakia
Press TV – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has paid a visit to a Russian-run air base in the country’s western coastal province of…
Iran warns US against ‘dangerous’ Syria escalation
AFP- Iran warned the United States on Tuesday against a “dangerous” escalation in Syria after Washington accused President Bashar al-Assad of possibly…
Syria’s more confident Assad gives Eid prayers in Hama
Reuters – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad delivered prayers for Islam’s Eid al-Fitr holiday in Hama on Sunday, the furthest he has traveled…
U.S. fighter jet shoots down Syrian warplane
The New York Times – An American fighter jet shot down a Syrian warplane on Sunday after it dropped bombs near local…
President: Iran, Syria on same side in war on terrorism
Tasnim – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the Syrian army and nation’s successive victories against terrorist groups, saying Tehran and Damascus are…
I’m sure worst of crisis is behind us, says Syria’s Assad
Press TV – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has hailed continued victories by the army forces and allies against militants across the country,…
Idlib chemical attack provocation against Syrian government: Putin
Press TV – Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is fully convinced that a deadly chemical attack in Syria’s Idlib province was…
Syrian government had no role in Idlib chemical attack: Putin
Press TV – Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence that the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s forces had no role in the…
Syria’s Assad congratulates Iran’s president on second term win
Tasnim – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad congratulated his Iranian counterpart on securing a second term, hailing the presidential election in Iran as…
Israeli minister says Assad should be killed
Press TV- An Israeli minister says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is to blame for the sufferings of the Arab state and should…
Assad: Idlib chemical attack a ‘Cover Up for American Intervention in Syria’
Sputnik News– Syrian President Bashar called the Idlib chemical attack in Syria “a cover up for the American intervention” in the country,…
Bashar Assad: Syria, Russia, Iran to deter violations of de-escalation deal
Sputnik News– Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Thursday that any attempts to re-escaalate the situation in the war-ridden country by Western powers…
Assad’s message of condolence on Iran’s mine blast
IRNA – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad extended his condolences over the mine explosion incident to President Hassan Rouhani on Monday. President Assad…
Rouhani: Iran to continue supporting Syrian Gov’t, nation against terrorist groups
FNA- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a message to his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad renewed Tehran’s support for the Damascus ongoing fight…
A Revolution That Was Not: The Syrian war revisited
American Herald Tribune | Rohullah Naderi: After a relative calm between the Syrian army and the rebels, the recent chemical attack in…
Council of Europe Assembly leader stripped of powers after Assad visit
Tasnim – The leader of the parliamentary assembly in Europe’s oldest human rights body has been stripped of his powers after being…
Don’t blame Assad, blame the PNAC
American Herald Tribune |Tim King: From the opening days of the war in Syria, the US government has been quick to lay…
West intervenes in favor of terrorists whenever army advances: Assad
Press TV – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has accused the West of interfering in Syria’s affairs in favor of terrorists whenever the…
Visit with Iranian, Russian presidents not unlikely, says Syria’s Assad
IRNA – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has not ruled out a trilateral meeting to take place between him and Iranian President Hassan…
West blocking probe into suspected chemical attack in Syria: Assad
Press TV – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the West seeks to prevent any impartial investigation into the recent suspected chemical attack…
Trump isn’t sure what to do next on Syria. Congress has some ideas.
Washington Post | Josh Rogin: The Trump administration is working hard to come up with a comprehensive strategy for Syria after striking…
Trump, Syria and regime change
American Herald Tribune |Robert Fantina: It’s déjà vu all over again! United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley, she of the refined and eloquent…