Syria

Syria calls on Western countries to lift sanctions

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Syrian Foreign Minister warned that the US sanctions have worsened the circumstances after the recent devastating earthquake as the illegal bans have prevented the delivery of everything to the country. 

3rd batch of Iran humanitarian aid arrives in Syria's Aleppo

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Third consignment of Iran’s humanitarian assistance for the quake-hit people has arrived at the Aleppo International Airport in Syria.

Some 58,000 Palestinian refugees affected by quake in Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – At least 58,000 refugees from Palestine were affected by the devastating earthquake that hit Syria on Monday.

Iran questions chemical watchdog's Syria report credibility

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Iran's UN mission questions the credibility of a report issued by the world chemical watchdog that accuses Syria of an alleged 2018 chemical attack against the Arab country's own people.

Iran's military ready to dispatch relief aid to Syria, Turkey

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Armed Forces announced readiness to dispatch relief aid to the quake-ravaged Syria and Turkey.

Syria receives 1st batch of Iran humanitarian aid

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Syria has received the first consignment of Iran’s humanitarian assistance in the wake of the deadly earthquake.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran to stand by Turkey in difficult situation

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian announced the readiness of the Iranian Red Crescent Society to fully cooperate with Turkey.

Italy issues tsunami warning after quake hit Turkey, Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – The Italian authorities temporarily issued a warning that the country’s coast could face incoming tsunami waves triggered by a powerful earthquake, which has claimed hundreds of lives in Turkey and neighboring Syria.

Massive earthquake in Turkey, Syria claims thousands lives

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing hundreds, levelling buildings while people were still in their sleep.

Washington, its allies repeating lies in Syria: Mekdad

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Washington and its agents repeat their lies in Syria, the Syrian Foreign Minister said, adding that world should not allow them to undermine the security and stability of other countries.

Russian Deputy FM:

No timeframe for meeting of Russia, Syria, Turkey FMs

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The timeframe for a meeting of Foreign Ministers of Russia, Syria and Turkey has not been negotiated yet, but consultations on this issue continue, says Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov.

Turkey evacuates military base in Syria's Idlib

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Turkey evacuated a military base in Qastoun, south of the M4 highway in Idlib, local sources reported.

Turkey welcomes decision for Iran to join talks btw Ankara,

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Turkey welcomes the decision for Iran to join the talks to improve relations between Ankara and Damascus, which are held with Moscow’s mediation, Ibrahim Kalin, the spokesman for the Turkish president, said on Tuesday.

Al Bukamal on Iraq-Syria border comes under attack again

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – News sources reported another air attack on the Al Bukamal region in eastern Syria once again.

Erdogan suggests including Iran in talks with Russia, Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Iran could join the planned talks between Turkey, Russia and Syria at the highest level.

Drone attacks reported on Iraq-Syria border (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – According to reports, at least 3 trucks carrying food, including flour and rice, were targeted at the Iraqi border.

Syria rejects OPCW report on alleged 2018 chemical attack

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The Syrian foreign ministry has categorically rejected a report by the chemical weapons watchdog, accusing Damascus of an alleged 2018 chemical attack against its own people.

Massive explosion reported in Syrian's Quneitra

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – News sources reported a hige explosion in Quneitra, located in southern Syria on Thursday afternoon.

Iran, Syria to cooperate on Resistance Cinema film projects

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Artists and filmmakers from Iran and Syria will cooperate jointly to make films together in the framework of the 17th International Resistance Film Festival.

Syria's Idlib, Latakia come under terrorists attack

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – A high-ranking Russian military official has announced Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group carried out attacks on Syria's de-escalation zone on Wednesday morning.

Terrorists renew bomb attacks on Hama, Idlib, Latakia

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The terrorist groups based in Idlib city in northwestern Syria, have renewed bomb attacks on the villages and towns on the outskirts of Hama, Idlib, and Latakia.

Raeisi:

Iran to boost economic ties with Syria for reconstruction

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Stating that Iran has always stayed by Syria during the Resistance period against terrorism, Ebrahim Raeisi stressed that the country is ready to expand economic ties with Syria for reconstruction as well.

Salami:

IRGC ready to upgrade cooperation with Syrian armed forces

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Emphasizing the importance of developing defense and military cooperation between Syria and Iran, the IRGC commander-in-chief voiced Iran's readiness to cooperate with the Syrian armed forces.

Iran, Syria top military officials discuss expanding coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri held talks with the Syrian Minister of Defence Ali Mahmoud Abbas in Tehran on Monday afternoon.

Iraqi Resistance claimed responsibility for US base attack

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Issuing a statement, an Iraqi Resistance group claimed responsibility for the attack on the Americans' base in the "Al-Tanf" region of Syria.