Syrian Crisis

Presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey during Tehran Summit (Photos)

Sep 08, 2018 06:58

The presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey attended a three-way summit in Tehran to discuss the situation in Syria. At the end of the meeting, the three approved a final statement, which among other things calls for continuing the fight against terrorism.
Damascus has sovereign right for Idlib operation: Syrian UN envoy

Sep 08, 2018 01:32

Syria’s Ambassador to the United Nations Bashar al-Jaafari says military operations against terrorist factions in the militant-held province of Idlib are a sovereign right of the Arab country and liberating the northwestern region “will be the last nail in the coffin of terrorism.”
Militants preparing 'provocations' in Syria's Idlib: Putin

Sep 07, 2018 15:34

Russian President Vladimir Putin says militants are preparing provocations, including the use of chemical weapons, in the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib.
US must swiftly end illegal presence, interference in Syria: President Rouhani

Sep 07, 2018 15:26

President Hassan Rouhani says the United States must swiftly end its "illegal presence and interference" in Syria, which, he added, has led to the continuation of insecurity in the war-ravaged country.
Iran top participant at Damascus Int'l Fair

Sep 07, 2018 09:12

As the 60th Damascus International Fair kicks off in Syria, Iran has indicated it is determined to consolidate its place as the top foreign contributor at this year's event by sending 52 companies - higher than any other participating country.
Erdogan in Tehran for summit with Putin, Rouhani

Sep 07, 2018 04:44

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Tehran for a summit with his counterparts, Hassan Rouhani of Iran and Russia's Vladimir Putin, to discuss key issues of interest, mainly a planned Syrian operation to retake Idlib.
Idlib will be soon under govt. control: Syrian PM

Sep 07, 2018 03:51

Syrian prime minister says the Northwestern Province of Idlib, the last major stronghold of the terrorists in the Arab country, will be soon under government control, pledging to win any possible war there.
Russia to US: Reveal your targets for possible Syria attack

Sep 07, 2018 02:08

Russia has called on the United States to reveal the list of the targets that it will attack in response to what it claims to be an upcoming chemical attack by the Syrian government.
Daesh to lose all territory in Syria by 2019: French army chief

Sep 07, 2018 01:37

The French military chief says the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group will have been flushed out from all the territory it once controlled in Syria under a self-proclaimed “caliphate” before the end of this year.
Battle of Idlib: No mass flight, expulsion or humanitarian crisis

Sep 06, 2018 15:19

Syrian President Bashar Assad says “Idlib Province is home to tens of thousands of terrorists and that region is among the priority areas for the Syrian military's operations.”