Syria raps safe zone deal as ‘blatant aggression’ on its sovereignty
MNA – Syria has expressed categorical rejection of the agreement between the US and Turkey on establishing a “safe zone”, affirming that…
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Iranian tanker wasn’t headed to Syria: Iran deputy foreign minister
Reuters – An Iranian tanker captured by British Royal Marines in Gibraltar was not headed to Syria, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas…
Syria blasts new US sanctions against Iran, blames Washington for rise in tensions
Press TV – Syria lashes out at the United States over its new sanctions targeting Iran’s authorities, blaming such American actions for…
Iran supports right of Syrian gov. to fight terrorists
MNA – “In line with international law, Iran supports the inherit right of the Syrian government to fight terrorists designated by the…
Iraq, Syria strategically complement Iran: Maj. Gen. Safavi
MNA – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader, Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, said Wed. that Iraq and Syria are strategically…
Iran UN envoy: Golan will remain integral part of Syria
Press TV – Iran’s UN ambassador condemns the world body’s inaction in the face of the US’s increasing support for Israel’s territorial…
Iran moves to facilitate Turkey-Syria understanding ahead of Astana summit
Al-Monitor – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif paid an official visit to Turkey on April 17, following his visit to Syria…
Iraqi FM: Golan is Syrian territory
IRNA – Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammad Ali al-Hakim said on Sunday that his country rejects the US president’s allegations on the occupied…
Velayati meets with Syrian envoy to discuss Trump’s Golan move
MNA – In a meeting with Syrian ambassador to Tehran, senior aide to Iran’s Leader Ali Akbar Velayati says that Trump’s proclamation…
Iran military chief of staff visits Resistance forces on Deir ezZor front line
MNA – The Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri has paid a visit to Syrian…
Jordan allows airlines to resume flights over Syria after 7 years
Press TV – Jordan allows airlines to resume flights in Syrian air space after a seven-year suspension as the Damascus government edges…
Syria denounces British government’s decision to put Hezbollah on list of terror organizations
SANA – Syria strongly denounces the British government’s decision to put Hezbollah on list of terrorist organizations, a source at the Foreign…
US pressing Persian Gulf states to keep Syria isolated: sources
Reuters | Ghaida Ghantous, Michael Georgy: The United States is lobbying Persian Gulf states to hold off restoring ties with Syria, including the…
FM rejects media reports on clashes between Iranian, Russian forces in Syria
FNA – The Iranian foreign ministry dismissed western media claims that the country’s military advisors and Russian forces stationed in Syria have…
Velayati: Iran has found real regional allies for first time
MNA – Senior Adviser to Iran’s Leader for International Affairs and Head of Founding Board of Islamic Azad University (IAU) Ali Akbar…
Hezbollah says can retaliate against Israel in case of new airstrikes on Syria
Sputnik – Lebanon-based military group Hezbollah does not rule out that it, Iran, and Syria could retaliate against Israel if it conducts…
‘Syria’s Assad revokes multiple entry visas for European Union diplomats’
Press TV – Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has revoked multiple entry visas for European Union diplomats and officials traveling regularly to Damascus,…
Israeli military beefs up air defenses around Tel Aviv Airport after Syria threats
Al-Masdar News – The Israeli military has reportedly beefed up their air defenses around the Tel Aviv Airport after the recent threats…
Iraq says it supports Syria’s return to Arab League
AP – Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamed Alhakim says his country supports efforts to restore Syria’s membership in the Arab League eight years…
Syria may join Arab League again soon: Tunisian official
Tasnim – Tunisian Presidential Advisor Lazhar Al-Qorawi Al-Chabi said that the Arab League is currently studying the possibility of restoring Syria’s membership…
Bahrain to reopen embassy in Damascus following UAE
MNA – Soon after the United Arab Emirates reopened its embassy in Syria yesterday, Bahrain announced that it will also restore its…
UAE to reopen embassy in Syria on Thursday: Damascus
Press TV – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will officially reopen its embassy in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Thursday, the…
Talks underway for dispatching Iranian pilgrims to Syria
MNA – Head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Alireza Rashidian said that talks are underway between Iranian and Syrian authorities for sending…
Germany to bar Iran’s US-sanctioned Mahan Air: Bild
Reuters – Germany is to ban flights in and out of the country by Iran’s Mahan Air, which is under U.S. sanctions…
Syria’s position in Arab League needs to be restored, Russia says
Press TV – Head of the Russian National Defense Management Center, Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev, says Syria should rejoin the Arab League…
UN identifies five countries as victims of terrorism in 2017
IRNA – Head of the UN Information Center in Tehran Maria Dotsenko said on Sunday that in the year 2017 about 3/4th…
Iran launches missile, drone attacks on militants in Syria
Al-Monitor – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has responded to the Sept. 22 terrorist attack in the southwestern city of Ahvaz…
Syrians go to polls in 1st local elections for 7 years of war
RT – Syrians are electing their local councils during first municipal elections since the start of the lingering seven-year war. Polls have…
‘Damascus Time’ to be screened in Syria
MNA – Iranian feature film ‘Damascus Time’ will be screened for a week in Syria, starting on August 24. Cinemas in five…
Turkish-Iranian trade revived amid growing cooperation in Syria
Al Monitor | Mehmet Cetingulec: After a four-year downturn, trade between Turkey and Iran rose in 2017, as the two neighbors began…
Demonstration in Damascus to commemorate Islamic Revolution
IRNA – A demonstration was held in Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque, Damascus, Syria, to mark the 39th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in…
Syria’s Assad replaces three key ministers in cabinet reshuffle
Press TV – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has partially reshuffled his cabinet by replacing three key ministers. Syria’s official news agency, SANA,…
Photos: Iranian Maj. Gen. Baqeri visits operational regions in Syria
IRNA – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Bagheri made visits to various operational areas in Syria.
Syria condemns US president for refusal to certify Iran’s nuclear deal
Press TV – Syria’s Foreign Ministry has denounced US President Donald Trump’s provocative stance on Iran’s 2015 nuclear agreement and the fresh…
Syria’s Al Soma hopes of beating Iran at World Cup Qualifier
Tasnim – Syria’s national football team’s striker Omar Al Soma hopes that they will beat Iran in the 2018 World Cup qualifier.…
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…
Israel scared of Iran-Iraq-Syria-Lebanon front
IRNA –The new security developments in the region have strengthened the front spanned from Iran to Iraq, Syria and lebanon; the front…
Iraqi forces reach Syrian border, pushing to free key town
Press TV – Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi in Arabic, are pressing forward to liberate a key…
Iranian nationals in Syria casting ballots to elect next president
Tasnim – Iranian nationals in Syria on Friday have been casting their votes in Iran’s 12th presidential election. According to Tasnim dispatches,…
The evolving mission of the axis of resistance
Iranian Diplomacy | Kaveh L. Afrasiabi: For nearly forty years, the Axis of Resistance has endured despite numerous challenges and external ‘shocks’,…