Syrian Crisis

Iran, Russia stress sustainable ceasefire in Syria

Mar 24, 2016 14:44

Iran and Russia have underlined the need for a sustainable peace in Syria as well as the significance of intra-Syrian dialog to end a foreign-backed war that has gripped the Arab country for five years.
Bomb blast kills Lebanese soldier in Arsal

Mar 24, 2016 08:49

A Lebanese soldier has reportedly been killed in a bomb explosion that rocked an area near the northeastern town of Arsal close to the Syrian border.
Terrorists continue smuggling oil to Turkey: Lavrov

Mar 24, 2016 08:35

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the flow of oil smuggled by ISIL Takfiri terrorists across the Syrian-Turkish border is continuing despite attacks on the terror group’s infrastructure, and the UN Security Council’s ban on the illegal trade.
Syrian forces enter Palmyra: TV

Mar 24, 2016 08:31

Syrian armed forces have entered Palmyra after fierce clashes with Takfiri terrorists controlling the ancient city since last year, state media say.
President Assad salutes injured Syria soldiers

Mar 22, 2016 12:59

President Bashar al-Assad of Syria has saluted the injured soldiers that have been engaged in the battle against terrorists in a country gripped by five years of deadly violence.
Talks on Assad future unworthy of answer: Syria UN envoy

Mar 21, 2016 14:33

Syria’s ambassador to the United Nations says talks about the future of President Bashar al-Assad do not deserve to be responded to.
Arab League blocks bid for Kurdish federal region in Syria

Mar 21, 2016 14:30

The Arab League has rejected the “separatist” Kurdish push for a federal government system in Syria, citing the risks it poses to the territorial integrity of the conflict-ridden country.
Russia may use force against Syria truce violators, US warned

Mar 21, 2016 10:48

Russia warns the US that it may resort to the use of force against those parties that refuse to honor the ceasefire in Syria.
Syrian President urges Muslims to unite against terrorism

Mar 21, 2016 10:22

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has called on Muslims across the world to unite and fight against terrorism posing a threat to the region and the globe.
Syria rejects Kurdish declaration of a federal region in north

Mar 17, 2016 17:25

Damascus has rejected a unilateral decision by the Syrian Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) to establish a federal system in the north, saying such a declaration is unconstitutional and has no political value.