Syria
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Yemeni Army, Houthis, Ansarullah advancing in Hudaida: Velayati
TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – A senior adviser to Iran’s Leader said Wed. that the Yemeni forces are advancing against Western-backed Saudi and UAE-led coalition in Yemen’s Hudaida front, stressing that Saudis will be the once again the loser of the conflict.
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US-led coalition bombs PMF positions on Iraq-Syria border
TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iraqi officials say that US-led fighter jets carried out airstrikes against Popular Mobilizations Forces just across the border with Syria, killing at least 20 PMF troops and wounding dozens more.
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Quadrilateral coalition holds security session in Iraq
TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The periodic meeting of the campaign against terrorist groups within the framework of quadrilateral security cooperation among Iran, Russia, Iraq and Syria was held in Baghdad on Wednesday.
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We would immediately establish diplomatic ties with Syria: Muharrem İnce
TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – In an interview with Mehr News Agency, Muharrem İnce highlighted that he would immediately establish diplomatic ties with Syria if he won the coming election.
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Iran says ready to help ICRC to alleviate sufferings in Syria, Yemen
TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Hossein Jaberi Ansari, Senior Aide to Iranian Foreign Minister, reassured ME coordinator of Red Cross that Iran wil spare no efforts to ease the pains of civilians in Syria and Yemen.
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By: Ramin Hossein Abadian
Deciphering the new American game in Syria
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has announced an agreement between Russia, the US and Jordan to hold a meeting on tensions in southern Syria.
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Iran to stay in Syria, carry out operations upon Syrian govt. request
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Sun. Iran will stay in Syria as long as the Syrian government asks for and conducts operations wherever it requests.
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IRGC comdr rejects claims of Iran forces withdrawal from Syria
TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri dismissed rumors that Iran forces are withdrawing from Syria, highlighting that Iran is in Syria upon the request of Damascus government.
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Muallem thanks Iran's aid, says US presence in Syria 'illegitimate'
DAMASCUS, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem on Sat. thanked Iran for their advisory help in fighting terrorism, adding that the presence of US forces in Syria is 'illegitimate'.
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'US new sanctions against Iran not to yield results'
TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah has said that the new US sanctions against Iran will fail, adding they are aimed at putting pressure on the whole Resistance movement.
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Syrian air defenses repel missile attack on airport near Homs: SANA
TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – A Syrian military source announced on Thursday night that the Syrian air defenses intercepted a missile attack on an airport near the western city of Homs.
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US jests target Syrian government positions in Deir Ezzor: SANA
TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The US-led coalition fighter jets have targeted Syrian government bases in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor.
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US JCPOA exit followed by widespread condemnation
TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran's Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said on Thursday that after the withdrawal from JCPOA, the US faced widespread condemnation.
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Envoy refutes claims of Iran forces in south Syria
TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Jordan Mojtaba Ferdosipour refuted claims about Iran’s setting up forces in Southern Syria.
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Syria says Iran, Hezbollah withdrawal not up for discussion
TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Syria's Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal al Mekdad has said withdrawal of Iranian forces and units and the Lebanese movement Hezbollah from Syria is not up for discussion, Reuters reported.
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Iran dismisses US secretary state’s lies, accusations
TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected the insulting and baseless accusations made by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the so-called new US strategy.
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By: Hanif Ghaffari
Le Pen slams Macron over JCPOA
TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Although the President of the French National Front, Marine Le Pen has seriously slammed French President Emmanuel Macron for his approach towards the nuclear deal, the criticism has been censored in French media.
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Turkish presidential candidate:
Increasing cooperation with region must be Turkey’s top priority
TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Temel Karamollaoglu, the candidate of Felicity Party (SP) in upcoming Turkey’s presidential elections has said that cooperation with regional countries must be a high priority for Turkey.
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Syrian pres.:
Iran, Syria economic coop. main approach to resist Western plans
TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Akhundi on Friday in Damascus, Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad stressed the need for boosting economic ties between the two countries and considered it as the main way to resist Western plans.
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Iran ready to help Syria’s reconstruction: Boroujerdi
TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Alaeddin Boroujerdi, the Chairman of Iran's Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said Wed. that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to contribute all kinds of help to Syria’s reconstruction process.
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Velayati:
Israeli regime’s crimes unparalleled in human history
TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – A senior adviser to Iran’s leader Ali Akbar Velayati said Tue. that the recent Israeli regime’s crimes against Palestinians are unparalleled in the whole human history.
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Foreign ministry condemns Israeli attack on Syria
TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Bahram Ghasemi, the Spokesman of Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued an announcement late on Thursday condemning the recent military aggression of Israeli regime against Syria.
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Syrian Army General Command:
"Syrian air defense intercepted majority of Israeli missiles"
TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – The General Command of Syria’s Armed Forces said that Syrian Army air defense managed to intercept and destroy a large part of the Israeli missiles fired at military posts in Syria on Thursday morning.
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Velayati:
Hezbollah’s victory to further strengthen Resistance Front
TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – A top adviser to Iran’s Leader hailed Hezbollah’s landslide victory in Sunday’s elections in Lebanon, saying the landslide victory will pay an important role in the future of the region.
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Brig. Gen.:
Enemy’s acts in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, excuse to confront Iran
TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Army Ground Forces Brigadier General Ali Arasteh said that any movement launched by enemy in Syria, Iraq and Yemen is an excuse to confront Iran.
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Boroujerdi:
Syria at forefront of resistance in region
TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran's Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said in Damascus on Tuesday that Syria is at the forefront of resistance.
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Velayati meets with Syrian tribal leader, stresses Syria’s unity
TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – The senior adviser to Iran Leader Ali Akbar Velayati received a representative of Kurdish tribes in Syria during which he stressed unity among all Syrians from all ethnic and religious backgrounds.
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Iran reiterates its support for Syria’s territorial integrity
TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – In a meeting with Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad, Iran's Alaeddin Boroujerdi stressed that Iran’s support for Syria’s territorial integrity and its sovereignty will continue.
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FM Zarif condemns US destructive role in region
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) –At a joint presser with his Turkish and Russian counterparts on Saturday in Moscow, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif lashed out at US government's destructive role in the region.
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Diplomats hope for peace in Syria within Astana Process, UNSC resolution
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – At the end of their trilateral meeting in Moscow, Zarif, Lavrov and Çavuşoğlu issued a joint statement on the prospect of peace in Syria following the UNSC resolution and Astana Peace Process.