Syria

Syrian army troops enter key northern city of Manbij

Oct 14, 2019 17:22

Syrian government troops have entered the northern Kurdish-held city of Manbij on the sixth day of Turkey’s aggression against the Arab country, state media says.
EU censures Turkey’s Syria incursion, warns of consequences

Oct 14, 2019 13:27

The European Union has censured Turkey’s offensive against Kurds in northeastern Syria, warning about “dramatic consequences” of Ankara’s action.
US reportedly leaves 5 ‘high value’ Daesh prisoners behind in Syria

Oct 14, 2019 06:36

The United States forces have reportedly left five “high value” prisoners behind in Syria amid Turkey’s offensive against the war-ravaged country.
Syrian troops enter three towns after deal with Kurds

Oct 14, 2019 05:52

Syrian army troops have entered the towns of Tabqah, Ain Issa and Tel Tamer in northeastern Syria after Damascus reached an agreement with Kurds in the region to deploy troops in the area, state media report.
France, Germany suspend selling arms to Turkey over Syria operation

Oct 13, 2019 10:22

France and Germany have announced that they are imposing an immediate halt to arms exports to Turkey over Ankara’s continued war on Kurds in northern Syria.
Putin says neighbors should respect Iran’s interests as an established power

Oct 13, 2019 10:17

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Arab countries and others in West Asia and in the Persian Gulf to begin to recognize Iran’s rights as a traditional regional power.
Trump defends decision to pull US forces out of northern Syria

Oct 13, 2019 09:48

US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to pull American forces out of northern Syria in the face of mounting criticism.
Turkish troops seize Syria's Suluk; Daesh families flee camp

Oct 13, 2019 09:04

Turkish forces have seized large parts of the northern Syrian town of Suluk on the fifth day of an invasion which also saw families of Daesh members escape a camp held by Kurdish forces.
Syrian army set to take control of Manbij from SDF under Russia-US deal: Sputnik

Oct 13, 2019 06:05

The Syrian military is reportedly poised to take over Manbij from Kurdish militants in an attempt to prevent the northern city's fall to the Turkish army.
Iran offers to bring together Syrian Kurds, Damascus government, Turkey

Oct 13, 2019 02:14

Iran's foreign minister has offered to bring together Syrian Kurds, the Damascus government and Turkey in an effort to establish security along the Turkish-Syrian border.