Syria

Iran's new ambassador to Syria meets with Pres. Assad

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Mehdi Sobhani, the new ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Syria presented his credentials to President Bashar al-Assad during a meeting in Damascus Sunday.

13 killed in shelling in Syria's Afrin

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – According to local sources, at least 13 people were killed and several wounded in two separate artillery attacks on the northern Syrian town of Afrin on Saturday.

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Russian soldiers injured in a mine explosion in NE Syria

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – According to reports, a mine exploded on the path of a Russian patrol in northeastern Syria, injuring a number of Russian soldiers.

At least 8 Syrian civilians injured by hand-grenade explosion

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – At least eight people were injured by a hand-grenade explosion in the Karam al-Luz neighborhood of Homs, central Syria.

Syrian Army intercepts Israeli missiles over Damascus

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Syria's Air Defenses have intercepted a host of missiles launched by the Zionist regime against Damascus.

Zionist army claims it attacked Syrian army observation post

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The Israeli army claimed on Tuesday night that it had attacked a Syrian army observation post in the Golan Heights.

Velayati congrats Syrian Pres. Bashar al-Assad on re-election

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The Top Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ali-Akbar Velayati congratulated Bashar al-Assad on his re-election as President of Syrian Arab Republic.

Syria victorious both in diplomacy, battlefield: HR cheif

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – An Iranian Judiciary official says Syria is victories both on the battlefield and in diplomacy.

Ghalibaf felicitates successful holding of elections in Syria

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – In a message on Friday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf congratulated his Syrian counterpart on holding a successful presidential election.

Rouhani congratulates re-election of Bashar al-Assad

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated the successful holding of the elections and the re-election of Bashar al-Assad as the President of Syria.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Venezuela Pres. felicitates his Syrian counterpart on victory

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – On behalf of President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza congratulated Bashar al-Assad on his victory in the Syrian election.

Chinese foreign ministry spox.:

Beijing firmly supports Syria for protecting its sovereignty

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – On Friday, China congratulated Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for winning a fourth term in the May 26 election.

Iran congratulates Syria on holding a successful election

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Issuing a statement on Friday, the Iranian foreign ministry congratulated the Syrian government and people on the successful holding of the election and the victory of Bashar Assad.

Bashar Assad wins Syrian election with 95% of vote

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad won a fourth term in office with 95.1% of the votes in an election.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Iran supporting choice of Syrian nation

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Stating that Syria has strongly stood against terrorism so as to defend its independence, territorial integrity, and sovereignty, a senior Iranian advisor stressed, "We support the choice of the Syrian people."

Tehran calls for withdrawal of ‘uninvited forces’ from Syria

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – An Iranian diplomat urged some countries to withdraw their forces from Syria and respect the country’s sovereignty.

One killed, three injured in car bomb blast in Syria's Afrin

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – A security source in the Syrian city of Afrin reported that a car bomb had exploded in the city, saying that four people were killed and wounded in the blast.

Bashar al-Assad casts vote in presidential elections (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Presidential Candidate Bashar al-Assad cast his vote in presidential elections in Douma City, Damascus Countryside on Wednesday.

Syrian minister arrives in Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Syrian Tourism Minister Mohammed Rami Martini arrived in Riyadh to attend the 47th UNWTO Regional Commission for the Middle East and the Global Tourism Crisis Committee Meeting, and some other tourism events.

Russia deploys 3 nuclear-capable bombers to Syria

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – The Russian military said Tuesday it has deployed three nuclear-capable long-range bombers to its base in Syria.