Syrian Crisis

Car bomb explosion reported in Syria’s Manbij

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Local media in Syria on Tuesday reported that a bomb explosion in the center of the Syrian city of Manbij.

UN warns consequences as Kurds-Turkey tension soars in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – UN Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has warned of “dramatic consequences” of persisting hostilities between Kurdish-led forces and Turkish-backed groups in country’s northeast, calling for a political resolution to the conflict.

Turkish president:

Israel to be forced to withdraw from Syrian territory

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the Israeli regime will be forced to withdraw from the occupied Syrian territories.

Christians protest burning of Christmas tree in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Christian areas of Damascus early on Dec. 24 to protest the burning of a Christmas tree near Hama in central Syria.

Russia is in touch with new Syrian authorities: Kremlin aide

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Russian President’s Aide Yuri Ushakov says that that Moscow was in contact with Syria's new administration at both a diplomatic and military level.

US sends more troops to Syria citing growing threats

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The United States has sent additional temporary forces to Syria due to a growing threat to its baseline forces present in the country, Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder said on Monday.

Clashes between SDF, Turkish-backed forces intensify

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Local media in Syria reported on Monday fierce clashes between the US-backed SDF and Turkish-backed around Tishrin Dam in Aleppo Governorate.

Expert on Syria:

"Talking about the end of Iran's role in Syria is naive"

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A political observer has said that Iran's role in Syria after the fall of President Bashar Assad's government is not over, adding that Iran was in the country to prevent the fall of governments in Syria's neighbors.

Damascus Airport suspends flights until 2025

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Damascus International Airport will not operate flights until January 1, 2025, except for those with special authorization.

Iran comments on contact status with Syria transitional govt.

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has commented on the contact status between the Islamic Republic and the transitional government in Syria.

ISIL resurgence in Syria threatens stability

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – ISIL is capitalizing on Syria’s instability, with an expected significant increase in attacks and a looming threat of future prison breaks. ISIL's presence is growing as it exploits the ongoing chaos, according to a report.

US planning to build critical base near Damascus

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Syrian sources revealed that Washington is planning to build an important base near Damascus with the green light of the HTS leader.

ISIL attacks HTS forces in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – ISIL terrorists attacked the forces of the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group in Syria.

30 killed in Turkish drone attacks on Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Syrian sources reported that 30 civilians were killed during Turkish drone attacks against Syria.

HTS leader Al-Jolani receives Saudi delegation for meeting

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A Saudi Arabian delegation led by a royal court advisor on Sunday met with the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, at the presidential palace in the Syrian capital of Damascus.

Qatari delegation to hold meeting with HTS leader

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A delegation from Qatar has departed for Damascus to hold talks with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ringleader Mohammad Al-Jolani

Al-Jolani, Fidan call for removal of West's Syria sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Turkish Foreign Minister and the commander of HTS-led armed groups in Syria claimed that they are seeking to "fight terrorist groups," calling on Western countries and the United States to lift sanctions on Syria.

Fuad Hussein:

Iraq concerned about return of terrorist groups to Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has expressed concern regarding developments in Syria and Gaza and the outcome of developments in the Levant.

Turkish president to visit Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to visit Damascus, a senior Turkish diplomat has said.

Lawmaker stresses embassy, religious sites security in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker has said that Tehran has contacted the armed groups in Syria through mediating sides for the safety of its embassy and holy Islamic religious sites.

Israeli regime conducts new attack on Syria's Tartus

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – News sources reported a new attack by the Zionist regime on Syria.

Iranian embassy employee martyred in Damascus

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – An employee of the Iranian embassy in Syria was martyred by terrorists.

US extensively transfers forces, weapons from Iraq to Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Informed sources have revealed that the US is extensively transferring its special forces from Iraq to Syria.

CENTCOM claims killed ISIL ringleader in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed that it has eliminated an ISIL ringleader named Abu Yusif aka Mahmud in Syria.

Erdogan urges West to stop Israel in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Western countries, primarily the United States, need to put an end to what Israel is doing in Syria before it’s too late, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

Iran doesn't regret spending in Syria: Top security official

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian says Iran does not regret spending on the fight against ISIL Takfiri terrorist group in Syria.

FM Araghchi:

Israeli occupation of Syria proves Iran's warnings were right

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Israeli regime's occupation of the Syrian territories proved that Iran's warning of the regime's danger for the region was accurate.