Syrian Crisis

President Rouhani urges lasting ceasefire in Syria

Mar 28, 2016 16:37

President Hassan Rouhani has called for the continuation of ceasefire in Syria and acceleration of political negotiations to end a foreign-backed war that has gripped the Arab country for over five years.
Russia ground troops not invloved in Palmyra operation: Kremlin

Mar 28, 2016 16:28

The Kremlin says Russian ground forces did not participate in the Syrian government’s operations to push back the Takfiri terrorists from the ancient city of Palmyra.
Syria can restore Palmyra in five years: Official

Mar 28, 2016 09:52

Syria’s director general of antiquities and museums says the country can restore the ruins of ancient city of Palmyra, which were damaged by the ISIL Takfiri terrorists, in five years.
Russian airstrikes kill 100 terrorists in Syria

Mar 26, 2016 14:47

Russia says its fighter jets have conducted 158 air raids against terrorist targets in Syria's central province of Homs over the past 24 hours, leaving at least 100 Takfiri terrorists dead.
French parliamentarians visit conflict-ridden Syria

Mar 26, 2016 08:40

A French parliamentary delegation has paid a visit to the Syrian capital city of Damascus as the Middle Eastern country is grappling with a deadly foreign-sponsored militancy.
Syria forces, allied fighters advance in Palmyra, liberate citadel from terrorists

Mar 25, 2016 10:52

Syrian forces made a major advance against terrorists in Palmyra Friday, liberating a citadel from Takfiri terrorists after closing in on the ruins of the ancient city in Homs Province.
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.