Syrian Crisis

Fake chemical attack plotted on Assad's inauguration in Idlib

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Terrorists are plotting a fake chemical attack in the Idlib de-escalation zone on the day of the Syrian president’s inauguration, a Russian official said.

US forces launch unusual movements on Iraqi-Syrian border

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported the extensive and large-scale movements of US troops on the Iraqi-Syrian border from the side of Iraqi Kurdistan region (KRG).

Iran names Syria decision-maker as Astana meeting wraps up

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat said that decisions for the future of Syria will be made by the country’s people and government.

Iranian delegation holds meetings in Nur-Sultan

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – During the 16th round of Astana talks on Syria in Nur-Sultan, Senior Assistant to Iranian FM in Special Political Affairs met with delegations from Syria, Russia, Turkey, and the Special envoy of the UN for Syria.

16th round of Astana talks on Syria to be held today

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The 16th round of Astana talks on Syria will be held in Nur-Sultan on Wednesday with the participation of delegations from Iran, Russia, Turkey, the Syrian government and the opposition.

US troops injured in E Syria after rocket attack: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – A number of US troops and their allies have been reportedly injured in a rocket attack on a US military base on the outskirts of Deir ez-Zor, the largest city in eastern Syria.

US base in Syria comes under rocket attack

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – The US military has confirmed a rocket attack against one of its illegal bases in Syria.

Lebanese Hezbollah:

US attacks aim to weaken Iraq, Syria against terrorism

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Lebanon's Hezbollah issued a statement Monday to condemn the recent US attacks on MPU positions on the Iraqi-Syrian border, saying the attacks were aimed at undermining the two countries' ability to fight terrorism.

Russia condemns Israeli regime's airstrikes on Syria

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – A top Russian diplomat says that Moscow slams airstrikes of the Israeli regime on Syrian soil.

All uninvited forces must leave Syria without delay: Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – A top Iranian diplomat says all foreign forces that are considered ‘unlawful’ must leave the country without delay or setting conditions.

Iran UN envoy stresses need to remove sanctions against Syria

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – An Iranian diplomat called for the removal of all unilateral and cruel sanctions against Syria, noting that such coercive measures have affected Syrian people's living.

Data prove US world’s mass-killing machine

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The US Department of Defense (DoD) published its annual report on civilian casualties, confessing that there were some 23 civilians killed and 10 injured in 2020 as a result of US military operations.

Zionist regime launches military aggression in S Syria

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – The Zionist regime army's information unit says it has targeted a Syrian army checkpoint in ‘Quneitra’ Area, southern Syria with tank shells.

Syria rejects US statements regarding occupied Syria Golan

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – The Syrian foreign ministry categorically rejected the statements of the US Secretary of State regarding occupied Syria Golan.

US presence in Syria illegal: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov highlighted that US presence in Syria is illegal.

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.

Syria says ready to give 'any assistance' to Palestine

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad stressed on Sunday his country's readiness to help the Palestinian people with any assistance.

Syrian, Russian forces kill 338 terrorists since April 23

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Syrian servicemen, supported by Russia’s Aerospace Forces, have killed 338 terrorists and destroyed over 80 terrorist facilities and hideouts since April 23, preventing terror attacks on military and civilians in the country.

Iran rejects report on transfer of forces from Syria to Yemen

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ankara has denied the Anadolu News Agency's claim that troops were transferred from Syria to Yemen by Iranian forces.

Moscow says US military presence in Syria "illegal"

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The US military presence in Syria is illegal, hence, Washington has no right to criticize Russia, which is acting in that country legitimately at the invitation of the Syrian authorities, the Russian embassy in the US said.

Zionist aggression attack on Quneitra leaves no damage

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Zionist aggression hit an area on the border between Syria and occupied Palestine, but that the attack did not cause any damage.

Terrible explosion hit NW Syria, several people killed

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Syrian sources reported a terrible explosion occurred at an arms depot in the Syrian province of Idlib which killed and wounded several people.

Iran urges immediate removal of US sanctions against Syria

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations called for immediate removal of unilateral and inhumane US sanctions against Syria.

Israel air defence unable to intercept missile: spokesman

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Israeli regime's military spokesman Avikhai Adrei has acknowledged that the Israeli regime' air defense system failed to intercept a missile that reportedly landed near Dimona nuclear site on Thursday mornirng.

Clashes between Syria' NDF, US-backed elements in Al-Hasakah

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – One killed and three others wounded in clashes between Syrian Army-affiliated National Defense Forces (NDF) with US-backed Kurdish militias in the city of Qamishli.

Russia says its airstrike in Palmyra killed 200 terrorists

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Some 200 terrorists were killed in a massive attack by Russian fighter jets on the terrorist headquarters in Palmyra, Syria, the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation announced.

Syria condemns US, NATO dispatching troops to Russian border

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Syria condemned the US and NATO step of dispatching more military forces towards Russian borders which would pose a threat to international peace and security.