Syria

Saraqib's liberation changed political, military equations in favor of Syria

Mar 03, 2020 16:57

Tehran (IP) - Abdel Bari Atwan, editor-in-chief of London-based newspaper Al-Rai al-Youm in an editorial on Tuesday described the liberation of Syria's Saraqib city as a 'military breakthrough' that changed all political and military equations of the current crisis in Syria.
Syrian president: War against terrorism isn’t the battle of Syria, Libya only

Mar 02, 2020 18:16

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at a meeting with Libyan delegation co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Abdul-Rahman al-Ahiresh Abdul-Hadi al-Hawaij stated that war against terrorism is for both countries to deal with.
Astana agreement, an appropriate bedrock to resolve Idlib issue: Govt. Spox.

Mar 02, 2020 14:35

Tehran (IP) - Iran's Government Spokesman said that Tehran is worried about the Astana agreement because it sees it as an appropriate bedrock to resolve problems, adding Iran's offer to hold talks over Idlib is to make readiness for further cooperation based on the Astana agreement.
Diplomatic efforts speed up to deescalate situation in Idlib

Mar 02, 2020 10:59

Following the heavy and bloody clashes between Turkish and Syrian forces in the northwest of Syria, diplomatic endeavors speed-up to find a peaceful solution for Idlib and de-escalate the situation.
Syria closes airspace over the northwestern region, particularly Idlib

Mar 01, 2020 16:57

Syrian Army announced that the airspace over the northwestern region in Syria, particularly over Idlib province has been closed, and any aircraft that violates the Syrian airspace will be considered as a hostile aircraft that must be downed and prevented from achieving its hostile goals.
Turkish, French presidents confer on Syria's Idlib

Mar 01, 2020 01:56

Turkey’s president spoke via telephone with his French counterpart about the recent situation in Idlib, northwestern Syria, the Turkish Communications Directorate announced early Sunday 1 March.
US sells Syrian oil: Minister

Mar 01, 2020 01:32

Syria's Interior Trade Minister Atef Naddaf said the US is selling the Syrian oil through Turkey.
Russian Duma lambastes Erdogan's call for Russia's withdrawal from Syria

Mar 01, 2020 00:53

First deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, Dmitry Novikov said the Turkish president's call for Russia to step down from the Syrian scene is considered as Turkey's monopoly.
Iran is concerned over tensions in Syria

Feb 29, 2020 16:18

Tehran (IP) - In a statement on the latest developments in Syria's Idlib, the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the actions of third parties to undermine the "Astana process", expressing its concern on the escalation of tension in the region.
Putin and Erdogan agree to meet next week to reduce tension in Syria

Feb 29, 2020 06:04

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in their phone conversation agreed to meet face to face soon, Turkey's communications director said on Friday.