Syria

IRGC says hit US command center in Syria in surprise attack

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – The IRGC says its missiles struck a US command center in Syria's Al-Tanf district, killing many US soldiers in retaliation for the earlier US attacks on the barracks of Iranian army's soldiers in southeast city of Iranshahr.

Qatar condemns Israeli incursions in Syria

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Qatar condemned an Israeli ground invasion into Syria, describing it as a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty and international law.

Syrian Civil Defence mobilises after Israeli attacks

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Syrian Civil Defence forces have mobilized after Israel’s attacks on the village of Abdeen in the Deraa countryside.

US coalition strike hits north Syria, senior militant killed

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – A US-led coalition drone struck a motorcycle in northern Syria's Idlib province on Saturday, killing a former senior official of the Al-Qaeda-linked Hurras al-Din group and his companions, local sources reported.

Quake measuring 5.6 rocks Turkey-Syria border

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the border region between Turkey and Syria on Wednesday.

Five people injured in explosion in Damascus

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Local Syrian sources reported that five people were injured following a minibus explosion in Damascus.

Israeli military launches new incursion into Syria’s Quneitra

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The Israeli regime's military launched a new incursion into Syria’s Quneitra province late Saturday.

4 HTS-led regime forces killed in ISIL attack in Raqqa

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Four Syrian HTS-led regime forces were killed on Monday in an attack by the terrorist group ISIL targeting a security checkpoint west of Raqqa city center in northeastern Syria.

US troops begin withdrawal from Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – US forces have begun withdrawing from Syria, departing their largest military base in the country.

2 killed in ISIL attack in Syria's Raqqa

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Two members of Jolani’s Defense Ministry forces were killed in an armed attack in the eastern province of Raqqa, with ISIL later claiming responsibility.

Iran to continue support for Syria: UN envoy

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – "Iran will continue to support a stable, unified, and secure Syria, free from terrorism, foreign occupation, and external interference," the country's ambassador to the United Nations says.

SDF calls for general mobilization against Jolani's forces

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – The Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) has accused the HTS-led regime in Damascus of breaching a ceasefire deal about the Kurdish-populated areas, calling on the Kurds to mobilize against the brutal Damascus forces.

Iran, Pakistan FMs discuss international developments

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iranian and Pakistani foreign ministers held a phone call to review bilateral relations and discuss regional developments, including Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Somalia.

Aleppo sees renewed fighting as Kurdish forces advance

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Fighting continued in Aleppo on Sunday as Syrian health officials reported that a Kurdish-led offensive in the Aleppo area since Tuesday had resulted in 24 deaths and 129 injuries.

Agreement reached on ceasefire in Aleppo

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – A ceasefire agreement has been reached for the withdrawal of Kurdish forces from the Syrian city of Aleppo.

France, UK attack underground ISIL weapons store in Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – British and French aircraft have carried out a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria that had been occupied by ISIL, the UK Ministry of Defence has said.

Qassem:

Hezbollah has benefited from Iran’s support with no return

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has praised the military skills of former IRGC Quds commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani, adding that Iran has asked for nothing in return for its support.

Israel violates Syrian sovereignty in Quneitra countryside

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Israeli regime forces have carried out a new incursion into the southern countryside of Quneitra in southern Syria, according to Syrian media.

Israel arrests 6 Syrians in southern Quneitra

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Israeli army forces arrested six Syrian youths on Sunday in the southern countryside of Quneitra, in a new violation of the country’s sovereignty, official media reported.

Explosion heard in Damascus

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Syrian local media outlets reported that the sound of an explosion was heard in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Monday.

Iran voices deep concern over developments in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran has expressed deep concern over recent developments in Syria, condemning a terrorist attack and warning against the suppression of civilians.

HTS-led regime denounces Israeli recognition of Somaliland

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministry of Abu Mohammad Al-Jolani regime in Syria strongly condemned the Israeli recognition of Somaliland.

Suicide bombing hits Imam Ali Mosque in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Local Syrian sources reported a suicide explosion on Friday afternoon inside a mosque in the central Syrian province of Homs.

Israeli artillery strikes southern Syria near Quneitra

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Syrian media sources report that Israeli forces carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria, targeting areas near Quneitra.

Israel launches fresh attack into southern Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – The Israeli regime conducted new incursions into several Syrian towns in the southwestern province of Quneitra on Thursday, according to local media reports.

One killed in an explosion in Idlib’s Abu al-Duhur Airbase

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Local media in Syria on Monday reported an explosion in Abu al-Duhur Airbase in Idlib, killing one and injuring three others.

Iraqi security forces conduct intelligence operation in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iraq’s security forces have carried out a rare special operation inside Syrian territory, arresting two key suspects linked to the transfer of weapons and terrorist elements toward Iraq, a senior Iraqi security official said.

US military convoy enters eastern Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Media sources report that a US military convoy has entered eastern Syria.

US Air Force carries out attacks on ISIL sites in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – The US Air Force has carried out air raids on positions held by the ISIL terrorist group in northern Syria.