Syria

Another group of Russian jets leave Syria: Moscow

Mar 16, 2016 05:44

Russia’s Defense Ministry says another group of Russian jets have left Syria and flown back to their home bases in line with Moscow’s partial withdrawal from the war-hit county.
Reduced violence in Syria raises hope of end to war: UN body

Mar 16, 2016 03:39

The UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria on Tuesday welcomed the recent reduction in violence in the country, saying the current situation raises hope of an end to the five-year turmoil there.
Syria to US: Tell Turkey, Saudi Arabia to stop funding terrorists

Mar 16, 2016 03:11

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s political and media adviser says it is now time for the US to pressure Turkey and Saudi Arabia to stop supporting Takfiri terrorists wreaking havoc in the country.
Syria’s truce and the race for Syria’s war – Decoding political talks in the Levant

Mar 15, 2016 11:27

Political analyst, Catherine Shakdam, who is an expert on Middle East issues, with a special focus Syria which last Friday entered a truce designed to last two weeks in order to allow a much needed humanitarian reprieve, is skeptical about the whole affairs and asks what kind of resolution will it achieve for the Syrian people?
Syrian civilians return home in Damascus

Mar 15, 2016 06:37

TEHRAN (FNA) - Civilians in the Syrian capital, Damascus began returning to their homes after a ceasefire agreement between the terrorists and the Syrian Army came into effect earlier this month.
Syrian, Russian jets crushing ISIL positions near Palmyra

Mar 15, 2016 11:25

The Syrian and Russian jets, in a joint operation to lay the groundwork for an imminent offensive to take back the ancient city of Palmyra (Tadmur), heavily pounded the ISIL militants' positions in Homs Province's eastern regions, a military source said on Tuesday.
Speaker: Iran to continue support for Syrian nation

Mar 15, 2016 11:15

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in a meeting with Syrian Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister Faisal Mikdad reiterated Tehran's continued support for the Syrian people and government in their campaign on terrorism.
ISIL positions in Hama razed by Syrian jets

Mar 15, 2016 11:13

The ISIL terrorist group has received another severe blow as the Syrian military airplanes crushed the group’s positions in the eastern parts of Hama Province on Tuesday, battlefield reports said.
Iranian commander: Elimination of President Assad Zionists’ demand, dictation

Mar 15, 2016 10:03

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi said the insistence of Riyadh and Syrian terrorist groups on having President Bashar Assad removed from office is what the Zionists dictate and want.
Russia military withdrawal from Syria positive sign: Zarif

Mar 15, 2016 09:43

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has hailed as a “positive sign” Russia’s decision to begin withdrawing its troops from conflict-stricken Syria, where a ceasefire extends into a third week.