Russian jet fighters hit 206 new terrorist targets in Syria
Alwaght- The Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday the Russian warplanes conducted Tuesday night 206 sorties against sites of terrorist organizations in…
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The tables are turning: Syrian army pushes ISIL out of key areas
The tide is turning in favor of the Syrian Army which began to push ISIL and other jihadist groups away from key…
Trump supports Russia’s anti-ISIL military operation
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said during Republican presidential debate that he supports Russian aerial campaign against the Islamic State militant…
Power change in Syria may have ‘disastrous’ consequences for entire region
If a change of power in Syria is staged, the whole region will be virtually left on the edge of an abyss,…
Syria; Russia’s trump card for Ukraine crisis
Alwaght– One of the most important issues that have recently received wide international attention is Russia’s entry into the war in Syria…
With Russia’s aerial assistance, Syrian army lifts Aleppo siege
Damascus-led forces assisted by Russian military aircraft have secured control over the main highway to Aleppo essentially freeing the strategic Syrian city…
Defense ministry: Russian aerospace forces hit only terrorists in Syria
Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov said that Russian Aerospace forces do not hit targets linked to so-called “moderate” opposition in Syria. KUALA…
Putin comes out on top in latest phase of geopolitical chess game in Syria
It is becoming evident that Russian President Putin has come out on top in the most recent phases of a geopolitical chess…
Syrian MP slams US decision to send troops to Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Syrian member of parliament says the United States decision to send troops into to Syria is an aggression…
Lavrov: Iran needed in int’l efforts to resolve Syrian crisis
Moscow, Oct 24, IRNA – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov underlined Iran’s role in the resolving the ongoing crisis in Syria, and…
Syria’s President Assad ready for early elections – Russian delegation to Damascus
The Syrian President Bashar Assad has agreed to hold preliminary elections in the country, on the condition the move has the backing…
Obama stuck in the Syrian sand trap
There have been countless attempts to resolve the crisis in Syria up to now. Some countries support a solution with Syrian leader…
US coordinates Syria bombing with Russia through Israeli hot line
Despite officially denying any cooperation, Russia and the US secretly coordinate their air campaigns in Syria through Tel-Aviv to avoid collisions of…
Russian Navy can strike ISIS positions in Syria anytime – general staff
Russia can strike positions of Islamic State militants in Syria from its ships based in the Mediterranean Sea anytime should the command…
Syrian army launches Aleppo offensive with Iranian support
Syrian troops backed by Hezbollah and Iranian fighters launched an offensive south of Aleppo on Friday, expanding their counter-attack against rebels across…
Syria’s army, allies plan offensive against insurgents in Aleppo
Syria’s army along with Iranian and Hezbollah allies will soon launch a ground attack supported by Russian air strikes against insurgents in…
Are Russian airstrikes in Syria successful?
Alwaght- Backed by Russian airstrikes, the Syrian army has advanced in recent days in the central province of Hama. On Sunday, Syrian…
Moscow, Baghdad hold first security coordination meeting
Iraqi Defence Minister Khaled Al-Obeidi and a Russian military delegation held an official meeting in Baghdad yesterday, the first of its kind…
Two rockets hit Russian embassy in Damascus: AFP
Two rockets struck the Russian embassy in Damascus on Tuesday sparking panic as several hundred people gathered to express their support for…
Another hit against ISIL: ‘Support Assad’ T-shirts on sale in Moscow
T-shirts depicting Russian air strikes on Islamic State targets are currently on sale in Moscow, according to media reports. Moscow has impressed…
Mogherini says Russian intervention in Syria neither positive nor negative
EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini took a cautious position on Russian intervention in Syria, compared to the critical tone of a…
Kerry warns Russia to stop Syria aid hurting peace talks
Secretary of State John Kerry warned Russia to stop supplying weapons to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, saying the support was hampering peace talks aimed…
Support for Assad will continue: Russia to US
Russia has told the United States that it will continue to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s campaign against foreign-backed militants. The remarks…
Moscow to offer two million USD for eliminating chemical weapons in Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that his country will offer 2 million USD to support the international efforts on…
West stance on Syria becoming realistic: Russia FM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Western countries are becoming more realistic in their approach toward the ongoing crisis in Syria. “The…
Russia sends armored trucks to Syria to transport chemical arms
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia sent 25 armored trucks and 50 other vehicles to Syria to help transport toxins that are to be…
Russian armored trucks to transport Syria chemical weapons to port
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian armored trucks will help take Syria’s chemical weapons out of the country, tracked by US satellite equipment and…
Removing Assad from power leads to more instability: Egyptian Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – While some western and Arab countries are helping the rebels in Syria to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, an…
Obama urges U.N. to back tough consequences for Syria over chemical weapons
(Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama urged the United Nations on Tuesday to back tough consequences for Syria if it refuses to give up chemical weapons…
Senior MP: Russian warships in offensive arrangement for Syrian war
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russian warships in the Mediterranean are on the offensive waiting for the slightest aggressive move by the US against Syria,…
Dempsey: Russia might boost military assistance to Syria if US attacks
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russia may hike military assistance to Syria if the United States strikes the Muslim country, the top US military officer…
Iranian MP: Russia to support Damascus in possible war
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian legislator said Washington is not ready for any new military invasion, but in case the US and…