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Turkey renews attack on Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Local sources reported that Turkey carried out a fresh attack on Syria on Friday.

Turkey launches artillery attacks on Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The Turkish artillery shelled the areas of 'Ain Isa', 'Tal Tamr' and the city of 'Ain al-Arab' (Kobani) located in northern Syria.

Martyr Soleimani commemorated in Iran embassy in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – A ceremony was held in the Iranian Embassy in Baghdad on Wednesday to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of the iconic anti-terror commander Martyr Lt. General Qassem Soleimani.

Training aircraft makes hard landing in Turkey, injures 1

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – A training aircraft that took off from Aydın made a forced hard landing in the Çal district of Denizli, injuring one.

Large fire erupts at toy factory in Turkey

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – A large fire has broken out at a toy factory in Kirklareli, a city in northwestern Turkey, local media reported.

VIDEO: Pro-Palestine rally in Turkey

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Thousands of people in Turkey's Istanbul held a pro-Palestinian rally on Wednesday morning to denounce the continuation of the Zionist regime's genocidal war in Gaza Strip.

Azeri dep. FM holds talks on embassy re-opening in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – A delegation led by Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev paid a visit to Syria to discuss reopening of the Azeri embassy in Damascus.

Turkish drone reportedly crashes in Qandil Mountains

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – A Turkish reconnaissance drone was "shot down" in the north of the Qandil Mountains on the border area between Iraq and Turkey, an informed source reported.

Turkish officer killed in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – A Turkish officer was killed in clashes between Turkish-backed groups and US-backed SDF forces in Syria.

Turkey, US defense chiefs discuss Syria, security issues

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke by phone to discuss the situation in Syria and security issues, the Turkish Defense Ministry said in a statement.

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12 dead after explosives factory goes up in flames (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – At least 12 people have been killed after a factory making explosives has gone up in flames in Turkey.

Iran rejects claims of TRT Persian Channel license

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has announced that, contrary to published reports, the TRT Persian channel does not possess an operating license.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Helicopter crashes into Turkish hospital, killing 4 (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Four people died when a helicopter crashed into a hospital in southwestern Turkey on Sunday, the provincial governor said, blaming the accident on thick fog.

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.

Turkey launches drone attack on Syria’s Al-Hasakah

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The local media on Saturday announced that Turkey launched a drone attack on Al-Hasakah 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.

UN envoy concerned about escalating situation in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Geir Pedersen has expressed grave concern over the escalating military tensions, particularly the clashes between US-backed SDF and Turkish-backed factions.

Turkey will not have a military base in Azerbaijan: Aliyev

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Media reports about Turkiye's alleged plans to establish a military base in Azerbaijan are political speculations, as there is no need for its creation, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev told Sputnik on Wednesday.

US-backed SDF proposes creation of DMZ in Syria's Kobani

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) propose to create a demilitarized zone in the northeastern Syrian city of Kobani, controlled by US troops, SDF Commander Gen. Abdi Mazloum said on Friday.

Pentagon comments on situation in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – The situation in Syria is "fragile" and talks with Turkey are continuing, the Pentagon said Tuesday, amid ongoing tensions over US support for the PKK/YPG-led SDF.

Turkey hopes Armenia, Azerbaijan will soon reach agreement

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Turkey expresses hope that Armenia and Azerbaijan will soon reach a peaceful agreement, the Turkish Minister of National Defense said.

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Turkey appoints diplomat for long-defunct Damascus embassy

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Burhan Koroglu has been appointed as the interim charge d’affaires for the Turkish embassy in Damascus.

Blinken visits Turkey as tensions escalate in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has landed in Turkey amid brewing tensions between Washington and Ankara over US-backed Kurdish forces in northern Syria.