Syria

Syrian jet crashes over Central Hama Province

Mar 13, 2016 03:16

A Syrian government fighter jet has crashed in the country’s Western-Central Province of Hama.
Iran’s Velayati optimistic about victory of Syrian nation, government

Mar 13, 2016 02:49

Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati praised the resistance of the Syrian people and government against foreign-backed militancy in the Arab country, saying that the Syrian nation will be victorious in this battle.
Turkey mustn't derail Syrian talks: Russia

Mar 12, 2016 13:45

Russia has called on Turkey to stop actions that could torpedo Syria’s peace talks and disrupt the ceasefire in the war-stricken country.
Presidential elections Syrians' choice to make: Foreign minister

Mar 12, 2016 13:36

The Syrian foreign minister says it is only for Syrians to decide on the country’s future elections, adding that that issue of presidency is a “red line” for Damascus ahead of the next round of UN-brokered peace talks on Syria.
Muslim shrines in Iraq and Syria are Iran's redlines: President Rouhani

Mar 12, 2016 09:31

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will not tolerate terrorist attacks on holy shrines of Shia Imams in Iraq and Syria, and that the revered sites are a “red line” to the Islamic Republic.
Syrian parties prepare for peace talks with federalism on agenda

Mar 12, 2016 05:42

Syria’s warring parties are gearing up to resume peace talks this week, with a federal division of the Arab country likely on the table as the opposition confirms its participation.
De Mistura says UN-observed elections in Syria in 18 months

Mar 11, 2016 15:42

UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said Friday presidential and legislative elections in the country, which will be observed by the United Nations, will be held in the next 18 months.
Russia calls for Kurds’ participation in Syria talks

Mar 11, 2016 11:49

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called on the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura to invite minority Kurds to participate in the next round of Syria peace talks.
UN rights chief slams EU-Turkey draft deal on refugees

Mar 10, 2016 12:40

The United Nations high commissioner for human rights has criticized a recent draft deal between the European Union and Turkey on refugees, saying the agreement may lead to “illegal” expulsion of people seeking asylum in Europe.
‘Syria heading towards victory’

Mar 10, 2016 10:43

An advisor to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Buthainia Shaaban stressed that Syria is heading towards victory, thanks to sacrifices of the loyal people in the country.