Syrian Crisis
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Regional states eager to repatriate ISIL prisoners: Iraqi FM
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Several Arab and Islamic countries have expressed willingness to repatriate their nationals held in Iraqi prisons for affiliation with ISIL, who were recently transferred from Syria, Iraq’s foreign minister said on Saturday.
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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.
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US completes withdrawal from al-Tanf base in Syria: CENTCOM
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The US military has completed its withdrawal from the al-Tanf base in southern Syria after nearly a decade, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Thursday.
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SDF and Jolani regime renew clashes in northeast Syria
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The Syrian HTS-led regime headed by self-proclaimed president Abu Muhammad Al-Jolani and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have renewed their deadly clashes in northeastern Syria following a fragile ceasefire
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Barrack says SDF's anti-ISIL task largely expired
TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – US Special Representative for Syria Tom Barrack has called on the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to integrate into HTS-led regime, saying that the SDF's purpose as ‘primary anti-ISIL force on the ground’ has ‘largely expired."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Iran condemns terrorist attack in Syria's Homs's mosque
TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned a terrorist attack against worshippers at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Syrian province of Homs.
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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.
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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.
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Fierce clashes reported btw HTS-led regime forces and SDF
TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Local media in Syria have reported fierce armed clashes between HTS-led regime led by self-declared president Jolani and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo on Monday.
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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.
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US military convoy enters eastern Syria
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Media sources report that a US military convoy has entered eastern Syria.
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Israel launches new raids in Syria’s Quneitra
TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Israeli forces have advanced into the Quneitra area of Syria’s occupied Golan Heights and set up two military checkpoints, local media have reported.
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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.
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Israel’s actions deliberate strategy to occupy Syria
TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to the United Nations has condemned the Israeli illegal aggression against the town of Beit Jan in Syria, saying the Israeli actions are part of a deliberate strategy to consolidate the occupation of Syria.
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Residents in Syria's Palmyra recall tense hours after attack
TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Residents of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra are slowly resuming daily life after a deadly shooting on Saturday left US service members dead and triggered hours of heightened security and fear.
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ISIL claims responsibility for deadly attack in Syria
TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – The ISIL terrorist group has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack targeting forces affiliated with Abu Mohammad al-Jolani on the outskirts of Idlib, northwestern Syria, according to regional media reports.
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Iran condemns continued killing of Palestinians in Gaza
TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei strongly condemned the continued killing and the genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, citing ongoing bombardments and the obstruction of humanitarian aid.