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Iran's FM: US irrelevant occupier in Syria; futile to seek its permission for security
Oct 08, 2019 05:42Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States is an "irrelevant occupier in Syria," stressing that peace will be achieved in the war-ravaged country only through respect for its territorial integrity and people.
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All foreign military forces illegally present in Syria must leave: Kremlin
Oct 08, 2019 03:59Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Syria's territorial integrity must be preserved and all foreign troops illegally present in the conflict-plagued Arab country must leave, as the United States announced it was withdrawing troops from northeastern Syria.
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US Senator Graham slams Trump for allowing Turkey to invade Syria
Oct 08, 2019 03:56Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham has blasted the administration of President Donald Trump for its decision to allow Turkey to invade northern Syria and potentially wipe out US-backed Kurdish fighters.
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Trump abandons US-backed Syria Kurdish militants, says 'too costly' to back them
Oct 08, 2019 02:58US President Donald Trump, doubling down on his decision to pull out American troops from northern Syria, has withdrawn Washington’s “costly” support from long-time Kurdish allies purportedly fighting Takfiri Daesh terrorists in the region.
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US gives green light to Turkey to launch military operation in north Syria
Oct 07, 2019 09:11The United States has given the green light to Turkey to launch a military operation against Washington's long-time Kurdish allies in northern Syria.
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Turkey ‘increases’ forces along Syria border ahead of potential incursion
Oct 07, 2019 03:48Turkey has reportedly reinforced army units at its border with northern Syria ahead of a cross-border incursion against US-sponsored and Kurdish-led militants operating in the region.
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Syria: Ras al-Ayn residents protest against Turkish operation
Oct 07, 2019 03:19Demonstrators picketed the US International Coalition Base near the village of Tel Arqam in northern Syria on Sunday over fears of a Turkish offensive on Kurdish-controlled territory.
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Turkey sends military reinforcement to its border with Syria: Anadolu
Oct 06, 2019 05:13Nine trucks loaded with armored vehicles and one bus carrying military personnel had been sent to the border district of Akcakale, located in the Southeastern Province of Sanliurfa, Turkey's state-owned Anadolu Agency said late on Saturday (October 5).
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Iran, Turkey discuss closer security cooperation
Oct 06, 2019 03:38Iran’s Ambassador to Ankara Mohammad Farazmand and Turkish Deputy Minister of Interior Muhterem Ince held talks on a range of issues, including ways to boost relations between the two neighboring countries in security fields.
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Muallem vows to 'liberate every inch' of Syria from terrorists
Oct 04, 2019 04:10Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem says Syria is resolved to rid the entire Arab country of foreign-sponsored Takfiri terrorists.