Bashar Assad

Iran-Iraq-Syria relations boosted in fight against terrorism: Assad

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – President Bashar al-Assad met with a joint Iraqi-Iranian military delegations headed by Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammad Hossein Bagheri and Chief of Staff of the Iraqi Armed Forces Gen. Othman Al-Ghanimi in Damascus.
2019-03-18 23:00
Assad’s visit to Tehran proof of regional countries’ tendency for Iran’s participation in regional affairs

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani said on Monday that Syrian President Bashar Assad’s visit to Tehran can be translated as a sign of regional countries’ inclination for Iran’s presence in regional relations.
2019-03-04 18:44
Iran enjoys priority over others in future of Syria: Syrian diplomat

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Abdul-Karim said that priority of Iran in the future of Syria is the most important message of Bashar Assad’s visit to Tehran.
2019-03-03 15:41
Assad’s visit to Tehran sign of unwavering Syrian-Iran ties: Geopolitical expert

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Touching upon Iran’s important role in Syrian victory over Washington’s destructive proxy war, Anthony Cartalucci says Assad’s visit to Tehran is a sign of unwavering Syrian-Iran ties.
2019-03-02 22:42
Gen. Soleimani says Leader’s meeting with Assad ‘not a minor thing’

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – IRGC Quds Force's Commander Major General Ghasem Soleimani said that recent meeting of Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and Syrian President Bashar Assad is by no means a ‘minor thing’.
2019-02-28 11:45
In phone conversation with Pakistani counterpart;

FM Zarif urges Pakistan’s restraint in tensions with India

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif spoke on phone with his Pakistani counterpart and offered mediation in the rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
2019-02-27 21:55
By: Mohammad Ghaderi

Assad’s message while in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran and his meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and our President Hassan Rouhani, has terrified once again the enemies of the axis of resistance and regional security, especially the axis of evil – the West, Israel and Saudi Arabia.
2019-02-27 12:16
Amir-Abdollahian reveals hidden message of Assad’s visit to Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – A senior official at the Iranian Parliament believes that the recent visit of Syrian President Bashar Assad to Tehran foiled enemies plots for parting Syria from Iran and Hezbollah.
2019-02-27 12:00
Gen. Soleimani:

No intention behind Zarif absence in Assad’s meetings

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Quds Force's Commander Major General Ghasem Soleimani said that there has been no intention behind the absence of Foreign Minister Zarif in meetings of Syrian president in Tehran.
2019-02-27 10:03
By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Zarif resignation result of incoordination not internal disputes

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced his resignation yesterday which many believe that it was a result of incoordination not internal disputes as some foreign media claim.
2019-02-26 18:59
More great national, regional victories on their way: Amir-abdollahian

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – An official at the Iranian Parliament, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, said Monday that more national and regional victories are on their way.
2019-02-26 09:10
In meeting with Pres. Assad:

Iran to stand by Syrian govt., nation like before: pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – In a meeting with the visiting Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, President Rouhani referred to Iran's seriousness for cooperation and helping the Syrian government in the process of reconstruction of Syria and consolidating security and peace in the country, adding "the Islamic Republic of Iran will stand by the Syrian government and people like before."
2019-02-26 00:03
Leader meets with Syrian president in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei received the visiting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Tehran on Monday morning. This was Assad's first visit since the beginning of the Syrian crisis.
2019-02-25 21:23
Leader receives Bashar al-Assad

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei received the visiting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Tehran on Monday morning.
2019-02-25 20:48
Partition scheme does not stop at Syrian borders: Assad

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the enemies’ partition scheme does not stop at the borders of the Syrian state, but it covers the region as a whole.
2019-02-17 15:46
VIDEO: Russia FM snubs US journalist question on Assad

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov turned to undisguised irony, during the 55th Munich Security Conference, when snubbing a question from a Washington Post journalist about Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The unexpected response led to an outburst of laughter and applause from the audience.
2019-02-17 11:31
Syrian war targeted regional security, Axis of Resistance: VP Jahangiri

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The war in Syria not only targeted the Syrian nation and government but also the Axis of Resistance and the security of the region, according to the Iranian first vice-president Es’hagh Jahangiri.
2019-01-29 17:59
Iranian vice-president Jahangiri arrives in Damascus for official visit

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian First Vice President Es'hagh Jahangiri arrived in Damascus on Monday afternoon to meet with high-ranking Syrian officials.
2019-01-28 19:46
Jahangiri leaves Tehran for Damascus for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Heading a senior economic delegation, first Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Es'hagh Jahangiri, departed for Damascus on Monday.
2019-01-28 16:16
Tehran-Damascus relations built away from any external interference: Syrian president

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) –The Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said that the relationship between Damascus and Tehran has been based on principles, morals, and respect for the will of the people to determine their fate and build their future away from any external interference.
2019-01-14 18:59
Former IDF Intel Chief wanted to assassinate Bashar al-Assad

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Major General Aviv Kochavi, incoming Chief of Staff for the Israeli regime's IDF, once planned to have Syrian President Bashar al-Assad killed for his support for Hezbollah.
2019-01-02 16:38
Ex-CIA official:

Trump traded Syrian Kurds for Erdogan silence over Khashoggi's murder

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Professor Paul Pillar, who was CIA intelligence analyst for 28 years, says one possibility for withdrawal of US troops from Syria is that “in return for getting out of Turkey's way in northern Syria, Erdogan agreed to downplay the issue of the Saudi crown prince's involvement in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.”
2018-12-26 15:32
Jaberi, Assad confer on Syrian Constitution committee

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Syrian President Bashar Assad and the Senior Aide to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari met on Sunday in Damascus discussing regional issues, including the formation of Syrian constitutional Committee.
2018-12-17 09:05
Turkish FM says working with Syria's Assad to be taken into account

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Turkish foreign minister says Syrian people should be ones to decide who will rule their country.
2018-12-16 16:52
VIDEO: Syrians thanking Assad for liberation

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – A number of Suwayda province residents, who were grateful for the liberation from ISIL terrorists, lift and carry Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on their shoulders during an official reception on Tuesday.
2018-11-14 18:41
FM Zarif:

'Those trying to overthrow Assad have created “this mess” in Syria'

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, while condemning war crimes, said those who seek to overthrow the government in Syria through the use of ISIL have created “this mess” in the Arab country.
2018-10-05 12:33
Assad,Putin discuss latest developments in Syria,Idleb Agreement

DAMASCUS, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday discussed with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a phone call the latest developments in Syria and Idleb Agreement and means of implementing it.
2018-09-25 14:29
Assad offers condolences to Rouhani for victims of terror attack

DAMASCUS, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sent on Saturday a cable of condolences to his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, expressing deep condolences for the victims of the criminal terrorist act against a military parade in Ahvaz city to the south of Iran.
2018-09-23 09:32
Zarif, Assad stress expanding ties in Syria reconstruction period

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – In a meeting between Iranian foreign minister and Syrian president, the two sides emphasized Iran's role in Syria's reconstruction.
2018-09-03 19:00
FM Zarif arrives in Damascus

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Syrian capital city of Damascus at the head of a senior diplomatic delegation on Monday morning.
2018-09-03 11:39