Terrorist Groups

PMU chief says;

Victories in fight against ISIL indebted to Gen. Soleimani

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The chairman of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) has praised the substantial assistance rendered by Iran in the fight against Daesh terrorists.

Alawites targeted as HTS launch crackdown on Homs

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) terrorist group has launched a crackdown on a minority group in Homs after recent protests against HTS who seized power after the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad.

HTS rule in Syria increased abductions,extrajudicial killings

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – A new report says violence has surged in Syria under the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rule, with approximately 400 kidnappings and extra-judicial killings since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in early December.

HTS, all Syrian opposition groups to declare self-dissolution

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – A national conference to discuss Syria's future is scheduled for January 4-5 in Damascus, according to Turkish TV channel A Haber.

IRGC strikes terrorists bases in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has inflicted major losses on a terrorist group in the course of a counter-terrorism military campaign in the southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province.

14 people assassinated in Syria in a day

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – A human rights center in Syria reported that several Syrian citizens were assassinated in a day.

Student killed during Alawite protests in Syria's Latakia

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – A Syrian student was killed as a result of indiscriminate gunfire during the Alawite protests in the city of Latakia on December 25.

SVR:

US, UK preparing attacks on Russian bases in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) says that the United States and the United Kingdom are preparing to attack Russian bases in Syria.

FSB of Russia foils ISIL bomb plot in Moscow

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia foiled an ISIL plot to bomb police department in Moscow.

HTS appoints al-Qaeda operative as Syria's new spy chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Authorities led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) terrorist group have appointed Anas Hassan Khattab as Syria's new spy chief amid a desperate attempt by the administration to tighten its grip on power across the Arab country. 

Syrians stage anti-HTS protests in city of Aleppo

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Protests have erupted across Syria over militants’ desecration of an Alawite shrine in Aleppo, with armed groups belonging to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) opening fire on protesters.

Too early to predict Syria's future: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says it is “too early” to make any predictions for Syria’s future as there are a multitude of developments in the making in the Arab country following the fall of the Assad government.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran envoy condoles loss of security forces in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan expressed his condolences over the martyrdom of 16 security forces in this country in a terrorist attack.

Syrians stage anti-HTS protests in city of Aleppo

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – A group of people in the Syrian city of Allepo staged protests against the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham group.

IRGC forces detain Takfiri network in western Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s security forces have busted members of a radical Takfiri network in the western province of Kermanshah.

Iranian embassy employee martyred in Damascus

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

7 ISIL terrorists arrested in N. Iraq: MoD

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) –  The Iraqi Defense Ministry announced Friday in a statement the capture of seven ISIL terrorists in the northern province of Kirkuk.

US drops $10 million bounty on leader of HTS

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The US is dropping a $10 million prize it had set for the arrest of the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria.

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.

Russia FM Spox.:

US keeps silent its money turns Ukraine into terrorist cell

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Washington deliberately remains silent about the transformation of Vladimir Zelensky's regime into a terrorist cell due to the uncontrolled influx of US weapons and funds, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman said.