How Soleimani’s assassination could affect Iran’s Syria strategy
Al-Monitor | Hamidreza Azizi: The assassination of Iranian Quds Force commander Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani by a US strike in Baghdad has…
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Syrian crisis over, reconstruction era has begun: Iran’s Larijani
Tasnim – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani highlighted the military victories of the Syrian government against terrorist groups and said the crisis…
Israel air raids against Syria will not go unanswered: Aid to Iran Leader
Press TV – A senior Iranian official says Israel “will regret” committing acts of aggression against Syria, and that the Syrian and Lebanese…
Russia and Iran get closer on security and Syria after US vote to punish them
Newsweek | Tom O’Connor: Russia and Iran have affirmed closer ties in bilateral security and on their joint efforts in Syria despite…
Iranian, Turkish presidents discuss Syrian developments
MNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur on Thu. on…
Iran, Russia and Turkey express concern about militants in Syria’s Idlib
Reuters – Russia, Turkey and Iran are concerned about the increased presence of terrorist groups in Syria’s Idlib province, the three countries…
First day of Astana-14 talks on Syria kicks off with Iran-Russia meeting
Sputnik – The first day of the 14th round of Astana-format talks on Syria in the Kazakh capital has started with a…
Iran’s advisory role caused US’ defeat in Syria: Maj. Gen. Safavi
MNA – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader, Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, said Mon. that Iran’s political support and military…
Iran, Russia to remain in Syria as long as Damascus wishes: Zarif
MNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Iran and Russia’s presence in Syria is upon the official invitation of…
Syrian conflict traps refugees in an exodus to nowhere
The Wall Street Journal | David Gauthier-Villars: This tiny village in the northwestern corner of Syria became a refuge six months ago…
Three scenarios of how Kurds, Turkey and Damascus could solve Northeast Syria crisis
Sputnik – According to various reports, Kurdish forces have been withdrawing from the 120-kilometre (75 miles) wide and 30-kilometre (20 miles) deep…
Iran MPs slam Turkey military attack on Syria
IRNA – Members of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) in a statement on Monday condemned Turkey military attack on Syrian soil and killing…
Trilateral talks on Syria may be postponed till November: Kazakh FM
MNA – The next international meeting on Syria, planned to be held in Kazakhstan’s capital, may be postponed until November, Kazakh Foreign…
Russia will pull out of Syria if Damascus decides troops have to leave – Putin
TASS – Moscow will pull out of Syria if the country’s future government decides that Russian troops have to leave, Russian President…
Iran urges Turkey to pull forces out of Syria
Al-Monitor – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has issued a statement opposing Turkey’s incursion into northeastern Syria: “Iran’s Foreign Ministry expresses concern over…
Three Turkish soldiers killed, six others injured in the aggression on Syrian lands
SANA – Three Turkish soldiers were killed and six others were injured in the Turkish aggression on Syrian territories. Anadolu News Agency…
Iran supporter of Syria’s territorial integrity: MP
MNA – “The Islamic Republic of Iran backs Syria’s territorial integrity and does not believe in invasion or military interference,” Spokesman for…
No ‘peace’ spring: Turkish invasion of northeastern Syria met with worldwide condemnation
RT – Ankara’s operation against Kurdish-led militias in northeastern Syria has been criticized across Europe and the Middle East, as one country…
Russia will push for Turkish-Syrian dialogue: Lavrov
MNA – Russia plans to push for dialogue between the Syrian and Turkish governments following an incursion by Turkish troops into Syria,…
Iran demands immediate end to Turkish strikes on Syria
Tasnim – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs voiced concern about the humanitarian consequences of Turkey’s military operation in Syria, calling on Ankara…
Civilians flee Syrian border towns as Turkish offensive kicks off
Press TV – Syrians fled on foot and by car from border towns as Turkey launched a military operation against Kurdish fighters…
Turkey launches military invasion into northeastern Syria against YPG forces
Press TV – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country’s military forces and the Turkish-backed militants of the so-called Free Syrian Army (FSA) have launched…
Iran parliament speaker cancels Istanbul visit over Turkey’s Syria offensive
Press TV – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has cancelled his pre-planned trip to the Turkish city of Istanbul after Ankara announced…
Syria condemns hostile intentions of Turkish regime, affirms determination to confront aggression by all legitimate means
SANA – Syria condemned in strongest terms the hostile intentions of the Turkish regime and the military build-up at the Syrian borders,…
Putin discusses with National Security Council situation in north Syria
SANA – Russian President, Vladimir Putin, discussed with members of the Russian National Security council the latest developments in Syria and the…
Iran calls on Turkey to show restraint, says US forces should leave region: IRNA
Reuters – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani called on Turkey to show restraint and avoid military action in Northern Syria, and said U.S.…
For Kurds in Syria, a conflict renewed
The Wall Street Journal | Raja Abdulrahim: President Trump’s decision to step out of the way of a Turkish offensive in northern…
Latest betrayal of Kurds risks undermining defeat of ISIS
The Guardian | Martin Chulov: It is unclear whether Turkey has the will or capacity to take over detention camps In early…
‘Disaster,’ ‘Betrayal,’ ‘Mistake’: Republicans slam Trump’s Syria pullout
Euronews | Adam Edelman with NBC News Politics: A long list of Republicans — including several top allies of President Donald Trump — lined…
Turkish aggression on al-Malkiya area, Hasaka northeastern countryside
SANA – SANA’s reporter in Hasaka said that the Turkish regime’s army on Monday evening launched an assault on a number of…
Iran’s Zarif says US ‘irrelevant occupier in Syria,’ defends Syrian territorial integrity -tweet
Reuters – Iran’s foreign minister said on Monday the United States was an “irrelevant occupier in Syria”, and called for respecting Syrian…
Tehran against any possible military operation in Syria
IRNA – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Tuesday to stress Tehran’s opposition to any kind of military operation…
US gives green light to Turkey to launch military operation in north Syria
Press TV – The United States has given the green light to Turkey to launch a military operation against Washington’s long-time Kurdish allies in northern…
Iran’s Zarif urges Turkey to respect Syria’s territorial integrity
Tasnim – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned Turkey against any military move in Syria and said regional nations’ security can…
Russia, Iran, Turkey to have meeting on Syria in Nur-Sultan soon
TASS – The Astana process guarantor nations, namely Russia, Iran and Turkey, will organize a high-level meeting on Syrian settlement in the…
Zarif, UN official discuss latest developments in Syria
IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen reviewed the latest…
Syrian constitutional committee created thanks to Russia, Syria, Iran — president al-Assad
TASS – On Monday, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres announced the establishment of the Syrian Constitutional Committee, thanking Russia, Iran and Turkey…
Iran urges int’l community to urge Israel to stop aggression on Syria
IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif urged all governments to respect territorial integrity of Syria and called the international community…
UN special envoy for Syria to visit Iran soon
MNA – United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen told the UN Security Council on Thursday that he will travel to…
Iraqi, Syrian defenders to soon answer Israeli aggression: Rezaei
MNA – The Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council (EC) Mohsen Rezaei said that illegal acts of the Israeli regime will soon be…