ISIL

Syrian Army confronts terrorists’ infiltration attempts in Hama

HAMA, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Syrian Army units confronted attacks and infiltration attempts launched by terrorist groups on military posts in the northern countryside of Hama in a new violation of demilitarized zone agreement in Idleb.

Russian MoD:

US occupies areas around al-Tanf in Syria, protects thousands of terrorists there

MOSCOW, Dec. 12 (MNA) – The Russian Defense Ministry said that the USA occupies an area of 55 square kilometers around al-Tanf in Homs and protects thousands of terrorists there.

By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

Truth about Hekmatyar's anti-Iran tirade

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the leader of Hizb-e Islami Afghanistan, who last year signed a secret peace deal with the Afghan government, continues to be a notorious and controversial figure in Afghan politics.

Iraq welcomes participation of Iranian firms for reconstruction: minister

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iraqi Minister of Construction and Housing Bangen Rekani said that his country welcomes the presence and participation of Iranian firms for reconstruction of different Iraqi regions.

Iranian Parl. speaker:

US relocates ISIL terrorists to Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that the US government has relocated a number of ISIL terrorists to Afghanistan last year, the issue of which can bring about instability in Iraq and Syria as also in other regions in Asia.

US seeks permanent instability by arming Al-Qaeda, ISIL: Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has slammed United States’ continuous support for terrorism, saying that the US is currently giving advanced weapons to Al-Qaeda and ISIL in Yemen with the aim of creating permanent instability.

Iran ready to coop. with Iraq in fighting against drug trafficking

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Baghdad Seyyed Mousa Alizadeh Tabatabaei said that Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to cooperate with neighboring Iraq in order to combat drug trafficking.

Terrorist acts not to disturb will of Iraqi people, government

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman condemned the terrorist attack in Tikrit, about 100 miles north of Baghdad, expressing his deepest condolences to the government and nation of Iraq.

Syrian Army establishes control over Tuloul al-Safaa, Sweida

SWEIDA, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Syrian Army units operating in the southern region made a significant advance against ISIL terrorists’ depots in Tuloul al-Safaa in the depth of Sweida eastern Badiya (desert).

Two women, two children killed in new aggression by US-led coalition in Deir Ezzor

DEIR EZZOR, Nov. 12 (MNA) –The US-led coalition carried out on Saturday a new aggression on the Syrian territories, killing two children and two women in Hajin city in Deir Ezzor province’s eastern countryside.

US-led coalition commits new massacre in town of Hajin

DEIR EZZOR, Nov.10 (MNA) – US-led coalition air strikes against ISIL terrorists in the eastern town of Hajin near the Iraqi border claimed the lives of at least 26 local civilians, including 14 children, AFP reported Friday, citing a UK-based watchdog, the Syrian Observatory for Human rights.

Iran slams ISIL terrorist attack in Melbourne

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iran has strongly condemned a terrorist attack in the Australian city of Melbourne on Friday after a man set a car on fire and stabbed three people - one fatally - during rush hour.

US so-called counter-terrorism campaign formed ISIL, al-Qaeda, Zarif says

TEHRAN, Nov. 9 (MNA) – Referring to the costs and casualties of the US so-called counter-terrorism campaign, Iranian foreign minister called the conflict a major factor in the formation of ISIL and al-Qaeda branches in the region.

US-led coalition targets Deir Ezzor with internationally-banned bombs

DEIR EZZOR, Nov. 06 (MNA) – The US-led coalition launched a new aggression against residential areas in Deir Ezzor on Monday, claiming the lives of three children.

Iran slams terror attack on a bus carrying Christian Egyptians

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Iran has strongly condemned a terrorist attack on a bus carrying Christian pilgrims in Egypt, killing seven people and wounding 19 others.

‘Women with Gunpowder Earrings’ wins top prize at Signes de Nuit

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘Women with Gunpowder Earrings’ directed by Reza Farahmand has won the main award of the 16th Signes de Nuit international film festival in France.

French parl. delegation:

France to spare no efforts to keep JCPOA alive

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – A visiting French parliamentary delegation said Paris will do all it can to save Iran nuclear deal, adding that France will use all facilities available to implement the JCPOA.

Collapse of JCPOA would mean failure of diplomacy: Iran dep. FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) –Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi has said that the failure of Iran nuclear deal would not only complicate the political situation in the Middle East but also it would mean failure of a successful diplomatic achievement.

Syria condemns France's claim on playing role in liberating Raqqa

DAMASCUS, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Syria strongly condemns false allegations and misleading campaign included in statement of the French Foreign Ministry regarding what it described as anniversary of liberating Raqqa City, an official source at Foreign and Expatriates Ministry said Sunday.

Syria demands intl. investigation into US-led Coalition’s attacks on Deir Ezzor

DAMASCUS, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Foreign and Expatriates Ministry said the heinous crime committed by the illegitimate US-led Coalition in al-Sousa and al-Bubadran villages in Deir Ezzor countryside prove once again its disregard for international law.

62 martyred, dozens injured in US-led coalition airstrikes on Deir Ezzor

DEIR EZZOR, Oct. 21 (MNA) – At least 62 civilians were martyred in three new massacres  committed by the US-led international coalition in the villages of al-Suseh and al-Bubadran in al-Bukmal region in Deir Ezzor southern countryside.

Afghan elections 2018;

Afghans go to the polls to vote for parliamentary elections

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Some 8.8 million Afghans are expected to vote on Saturday in the country's parliamentary elections as tens of thousands of forces fan out across the country to protect 21,000 polling stations.

IRGC says mastermind behind Ahvaz terror attack killed in Iraq

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – The IRGC Public Relations Department announced Tue. that an ISIL 'emir' who was the mastermind behind a recent deadly terrorist attack on a military parade in southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz has been killed in Iraq.

By: Mohammad Ghaderi

Trump; symbol of America's isolation in the world

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – The president of the United States, who came to power in 2016 with the slogan of "Reviving Washington's Power", has become the messenger of failure and defeat of his country in the West Asian region and in the international system.

Scores of ISIL killed in army’s operations in Sweida Badyia

SWEIIDA, Oct.13 (MNA) – Units of the Syrian Arab Army enhanced deployment points deep in the rocky cliffs adjacent to al-Safa hills in Sweida eastern Badyia (desert), inflicting heavy losses on ISIL ranks and equipment.