Syria

Iran urges 'unconditional' removal of sanctions against quake-hit Syria

Mar 01, 2023 03:04

Iran urges immediate and unconditional removal of Western sanctions against Syria as means of helping Damascus ride out the aftermath of the hugely deadly and devastating earthquake that hit the Arab country earlier this month.
Iran: Arabs-Syria rapprochement positive step toward Islamic solidarity

Feb 28, 2023 10:12

Tehran says a recent visit by Arab parliament speakers and senior legislators to Syria is a positive step toward Islamic solidarity, emphasizing that dialogue and regional approaches can solve the woes in the region.
Ten killed, nearly two dozens injured as Daesh-planted mines rock central Syria

Feb 28, 2023 03:36

At least ten people have lost their lives and nearly two dozen sustained injuries when two landmines exploded in the eastern sector of Syria’s central province of Hama.
Speakers of Arab parliaments flock to Damascus

Feb 27, 2023 11:04

An official delegation from the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union has met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.
Egypt’s FM visits Damascus for first time in more than a decade, meets with Assad

Feb 27, 2023 10:09

Egypt’s foreign minister has arrived in Damascus in the first such visit by a top Egyptian diplomat since the foreign-sponsored militancy started in Syria more than a decade ago.
Syria’s Assad meets with Arab parliamentary delegation in Damascus

Feb 27, 2023 05:46

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has received a delegation from the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, which is in Damascus to discuss restoration of Syria’s membership in the Arab League after more than a decade of suspension from the 22-member bloc.
Arab parliament speakers in Damascus amid efforts for Syria’s return to Arab League

Feb 26, 2023 06:48

A number of Arab parliament speakers and senior legislators have arrived in Damascus, amid attempts by certain countries, above all Iraq, to restore Syria’s membership in the Arab League, more than a decade after it was suspended from the 22-member bloc following the start of the country's foreign-sponsored conflict.
Iraq, Jordan want Syria to return to Arab League after long suspension

Feb 25, 2023 14:06

Iraq and Jordan have called for the restoration of Syria’s membership in the Arab League as a founding member of the regional organization, more than a decade after the Damascus government was suspended from the 22-member bloc following the start of the country's foreign-sponsored conflict.
Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake passes 50,000

Feb 25, 2023 06:29

Turkey has launched its homes rebuilding drive for its 1.5 million citizens that are left homeless in the aftermath of the devastating tremors that jolted both Turkey and Syria earlier this month, leaving behind a death toll of more than 50,000.
Iran to deliver missile system to Syria to boost air defenses

Feb 24, 2023 13:56

Iranian and Syrian military officials have agreed on the delivery of missile systems to Damascus to boost the West Asian country's air defenses amid increased Israeli air raids.