Fight Against Terrorism

PMU chief says;

Victories in fight against ISIL indebted to Gen. Soleimani

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The chairman of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) has praised the substantial assistance rendered by Iran in the fight against Daesh terrorists.

Iran pioneer in fighting against terrorism: Gharibabadi

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs said that Iran is one of the first countries to pioneer the fight against terrorism at the regional and international levels.

IRGC strikes terrorists bases in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has inflicted major losses on a terrorist group in the course of a counter-terrorism military campaign in the southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province.

14 people assassinated in Syria in a day

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – A human rights center in Syria reported that several Syrian citizens were assassinated in a day.

Key terrorist linked to MKO arrested in north Iran in Ardabil

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – A terrorist linked to the notorious MKO terrorist group has been detained by the Iranian security forces in Ardabil recently.

ISIL resurgence in Syria threatens stability

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – ISIL is capitalizing on Syria’s instability, with an expected significant increase in attacks and a looming threat of future prison breaks. ISIL's presence is growing as it exploits the ongoing chaos, according to a report.

ISIL attacks HTS forces in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – ISIL terrorists attacked the forces of the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group in Syria.

Iranian embassy employee martyred in Damascus

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – An employee of the Iranian embassy in Syria was martyred by terrorists.

US extensively transfers forces, weapons from Iraq to Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Informed sources have revealed that the US is extensively transferring its special forces from Iraq to Syria.

CENTCOM claims killed ISIL ringleader in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed that it has eliminated an ISIL ringleader named Abu Yusif aka Mahmud in Syria.

Iran FM spox:

Terrorism threatens peace, security, human rights

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says enhanced international cooperation is necessary to counter terrorism and extremism and address their threats to peace, security and human rights.

Suicide bomber killed in Iraq

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iraqi security forces managed to eliminate a terrorist carrying an explosive belt before committing suicide.

Former IRGC chief:

11,000 ISIL terrorists being trained in American camps

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – 11,000 ISIL forces are being trained in American camps in the region to enter Iraq as soon as possible, former chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Mohsen Rezaei says.

Bashar Assad's government falls

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The government of Syrian president Bashar Assad fell early Sunday after the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) terrorists captured the capital Damascus.

Larijani meets Assad, conveys Iran's support for Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Ali Larijani, an advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus to convey the Iran's message of support for the Syrian government.

Quneitra near occupied territories claimed by terrorists

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Media reported on Saturday that armed terror groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have captured Quneitra near the occupied territories from the Syrian government.

Iran to support Syria with whatever means needed

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that the Islamic Republic would support Syria as before with all its might and with whatever is needed and requested by the Arab state's government.

Syrian army pulls forces out of Hama

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Syria has pulled its forces outside of Hama to save civilian lives, Syrian Defense Minister Ali Mahmoud Abbas said in an address to the people of the country.

Iran raps Israeli regime's use of white phosphorus

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations strongly condemned the use of white phosphorus by the Zionist regime.

Iran's initiative to resolve Syria crisis underway: FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has warned against the collapse of the Astana Format for peace in Syria, adding that Iran's initiative for a permanent solution to the Syrian crisis is underway.

Syrian army says fighting terrorists inside Hama

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The Syrian army says they've engaged in fierce battles to repel attacks on the city of Hama.

Iran urges for intensified efforts against terrorism in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned resurgence of terrorism in Syria and its spread in region will pose a serious threat to peace and security in region, urging efforts by key regional players to counter threat.

Syria retakes key northern highway, surroundings

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Syrian army has retaken a key highway near the northern city of Hama as well as all the towns and villages surrounding it, besides killing dozens more Takfiris trying to enable a resurgence of terrorism in the Arab state.

Venezuelan President expresses support for Syrian counterpart

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro expressed his government's support to the Syrian government and nation in a phone call with the Syrian Arab Republic President Bashar Assad on Monday.

Iranian FM in Turkey to discuss Syria situation

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister is visiting Turkey to discuss the latest developments in Syria.

Syrian, Russian warplanes bomb terrorists’ positions in Idlib

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Russian and Syrian warplanes have struck terrorist positions in Syria’s Idlib province to repel their offensive on Syrian army positions.

Tahrir al-Sham ringleader reportedly killed in Syria's Idlib

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Unconfirmed reports suggest that the ringleader of the Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group was killed in an airstrike in Idlib.

Syria capable of defeating terrorists with allies help: Assad

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Syrian President Bashar Assad has stressed that the Arab state can overcome the terrorists with the assistance of its allies and friends.

Syria MoD issues statement on Idlib, Aleppo developments

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The Syrian defense ministry announced Saturday that it was taking urgent operational measures given the large number of terrorists who are attacking Syrian army positions in Aleppo and Idlib.