We will continue counter-terrorism efforts in Syria
MOSCOW – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, said we will continue counter-terrorism efforts in Syria in parallel with preparation for the Syrian National Dialogue Congress in Sochi. During a press conference on Monday, Lavrov hoped that the Syrian National Dialogue Congress will contribute to finding a solution to the crisis in Syria “We work to […]
Turkish forces hit PKK/PYD in northern Syria
TEHRAN– Turkish security forces on Saturday hit several PKK/PYD targets in the Afrin district of Syria’s Aleppo province to prevent a “terror corridor” from forming along Turkey’s borders. According to information gathered by Anadolu Agency in Idlib, Turkish artillery units hit PKK/PYD forces from the Reyhanli and Kirikhan dictricts of Turkey’s southern province Hatay and […]
Iran envoy rejects claims of being summoned by Turkey over Syria
TEHRAN– Iranian ambassador to Ankara has rejected claims by some Turkish media that he was summoned by Turkey’s Foreign Ministry over Idlib situation. Mohammad Ebrahim Taherianfard, Iranian Ambassador to Ankara, told IRIB on Tuesday night that the claims made by some Turkish media about his being summoned by Turkey’s Foreign Ministry were false. Daily Sabah and […]
Pope Francis calls for making efforts to rebuild trust in Syria
Pope Francis called for making concerted international efforts to rebuild trust in Syria in order to enable Syrian refugees to return home. In a speech Monday to ambassadors from some 185 nations, the Pope said that it is important to follow the various peace initiatives for the interest of Syria in a constructive atmosphere of […]
Failure of enemies’ plots lead to support riots in Iran
Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said the failure of enemies’ malicious plots in Syria have forced them to support riots in Iran. Faisal Mekdad made the remark in his meeting with a visiting Iranian Parliamentary delegation, saying, “decisive defeat of enemies’ plans in Syria has forced them to steer war into the Islamic Republic […]
Russia to help Assad normalize Syria: Putin’s New Year message
0In a message of greetings on the occasion of the New Year of 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin reassured his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad that Russia will continue supporting Syria’s efforts to defend its sovereignty, according to Saturday recount of the official website of the Kremlin. In his message of greetings to the President of […]
US denies training ISIL terrorists in Syria
TEHRAN – The Pentagon has rejected claims by a Russian military commander that it trained ISIL. Russian General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov said this week US instructors were training ISIL terrorist militants at two military bases, where US special forces operate, to boost rebel ranks. “There was a threat of seizure of the city Al […]
US must leave Syria: Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, stated on Thursday that the US forces must leave all of Syria. Speaking to Interfax news agency on Thursday, Lavrov stated that the UN Security Council has not approved the work of the United States and its coalition in Syria, nor has been invited by the Syrian legitimate government. On […]
Terrorists get trained at US al-Tanf base in Syria: Russian comdr
TEHRAN, – Russian General Staff, Army Gen. Valery Gerasimov, said on Wednesday that ISIL terrorists got trained at US Al-Tanf base in Syria, reported Russian sources. The terrorists of ISIL group are undergoing training at the US al-Tanf military base southeast of the eponymous Syrian city, the chief of the Russian General Staff, Army Gen. […]
Iran to remain present in Syria
TEHRAN– SNSC Secretary Ali Shamkhani said Iran continue to offer advisory services to the Syrian government until complete elimination of all terrorist groups and regardless of Zionists’ baselss claims. Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani, a senior Aide of Iranian Leader, made the remarks while addressing a commemoration ceremony for 1870 martyrs of Kurdistan province who were […]