Syrian Crisis

Russian MoD reports 3 terrorist attacks in Syria

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – In a statement, the Russian defense ministry announced that Al-Nusra Front terrorists have carried out 3 terrorist attacks in Syria's Idlib and Aleppo provinces in the last 24 hours.

Gen. Bagheri:

Martyrs Hamedani, Soleimani demolished ISIL structure

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Anti-terrorist commanders like Major General Hossein Hamedani and Major General Qassem Soleimani managed to destroy the organizational structure of ISIL terrorism in Iraq and Syria, Major-General Mohammad Bagheri said.

Israeli regime takes security measures after Qunaitra attack

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Following the recent attack of Israeli military on the Quneitra in Syria, local sources are reporting that Tel Aviv regime has taken security measures for fear of Hezbollah's retaliation.

US troops smuggle another oil shipment out of Syria

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Hours after transferring 60 tankers carrying stolen Syrian oil to Iraq, the United States has transferred a new large shipment to Iraq through the illegal "Al-Walid" border crossing.

3 killed, injured in mine blast in S Syria

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – News sources reported that 3 people were killed and injured after a mine left from terrorists exploded in southern Syria.

Turkish drone attack on N Syria leaves causalities

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Syrian news sources reported a Turkish drone attack in the northern country which lead to the killing of several people.

Turkey targets NE Syria with drone

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – News sources on Tuesday reported a drone attack launched by Turkish forces on northeastern Syria.

Syrian army thwarts terrorists plot in Idlib

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Syrian army managed to thwart a terrorist plot in Idlib province in the northwestern country.

Iran to remain heart of Axis of Resistance: Nasrallah

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Lebanon's Hezbollah, said on Ashura Day that Iran, under the leadership of Imam Khamenei, to remain the heart of Axis of Resistance.

Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss Gaza latest developments on phone

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad held a telephone conversation on Sunday evening to discuss bilateral and regional ties.

Turkey's military base in Syria attacked with rockets

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Local Syrian media reported a missile attack on a Turkish military base in the northern suburb of Aleppo on Saturday.

IRGC chief warns Israeli regime against any wrong move

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – "It is enough for the Zionist regime to make a mistake, an operation in holy Quds would be enough," the IRGC commander-in-chief warned the Israeli regime in a speech.

4 killed in Turkish attack on N Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Security forces of Kurdish-residence areas in Syria announced that they lost four of their elements, including three women, after being targeted by Turkish drones.

Russia reportedly agrees to give S-300, S-400 to Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – A Hebrew-language media claimed that a meeting was held in Damascus between Syrian, Russian and Iranian commanders during which the Russians declared their readiness to hand over 3-400 advanced defense systems to Syrian army.

Media:

Russia, Syria build bases to counter possible Turkish attack

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Russian media announced the establishment of three joint military bases between the Syrian and Russian armies to counter Turkey's moves.

Two Turkish forces killed in N Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Two Turkish military forces were killed in northern Syria in clashes with terrorists, the Turkish National Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

Several explosions hit US base in east Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – News sources early Wednesday reported that several blasts hit a US base located in an oil field in the east of Syria.

Turkish army targets NE Syria with mortars

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA)– The Turkish army shelled the city of Qamishli in northeastern Syria.

On Egypt visit:

Lavrov calls for respecting Syria territorial integrity

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stressed the need to preserve Syria's territorial integrity.

Syria calls on UNSC to condemn Israeli regime's invasion

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – The Syrian foreign ministry, in a statement, called on the United Nations Security Council to condemn the Israeli regime's invasion of the Syrian territories.

Syria repels Zionists' attacks, 3 killed

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – News sources on early Friday reported that the Syrian air defense has confronted hostile targets over the skies of the suburbs of Damascus.

Iran calls for lifting unilateral sanctions imposed on Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) –Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN while paying heed to the territorial integrity, independence and political sovereignty of Syria called for removal of unilateral sanctions imposed against Syria.

EU lifts sanctions on Syria's airline

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – The European Union said Wednesday it has lifted sanctions against Syria's private airline Cham Wings after the company was blacklisted last year for its role in the migration to Europe.

VP Mokhber:

Fighting terrorism must not harm Syria territorial integrity

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Respecting the territorial integrity of Syria has been Tehran's policy in recent years, Iran’s First Vice President said, stressing that fight against terrorism should not harm the territorial integrity of Syria.

Russia shoots down hostile drones at Hmeimim airbase in Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Russian forces in Syria on Wednesday shot down two drones that fired at its military base at Hmeimim in northwestern Syria.

Iran envoy criticizes UNSC approach to Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Deputy Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations Zahra Ershadi has criticized the UN Security Council for repeating baseless accusations against Syria regarding the chemical weapons.

Summit like Astana necessary for resolving other crises

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Doha Hamidreza Dehghani has said that a summit like the Astana Process is necessary for resolving other crises in the world.

Syrian army must regain its control over all borders: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Stressing need to address concerns of some countries, President Raeisi said that it is necessary for Syrian army to have a control over all borders of country and national sovereignty of Syria must be respected.

China FM spokesman

US must respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin has stressed that the US must respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iranian FM welcomes Syrian counterpart in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Wednesday welcomed his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Tehran.