Syria
The latest news and views about Syria
IRGC: Syria to achieve big victories in coming days
The IRGC commander has said that big victories are in the card for Syria in coming days.
Iran’s Javad Zarif on Russia and Peace in Syria
The Russians ultimately want the US should have wanted from the bombing campaign in Syria and that is to destroy IS, said the Iranian foreign minister.
Delegation of authority: US seeks to leave Syria to Russia
A famous Arab journalist has set out reasons for a change of course in the US Syria policy, saying that Washington is going to leave the Syrian crisis management to Moscow.
Bad news coming out of Syria for the US and its Arab allies
The editor-in-chief of Rai al-Youm has said that Russia’s recent military movements in Syria usher in a new international phase in Syria, adding that what happens next in Syria is anybody’s guess.
Iran, Russia renew call for negotiated solution to Crises in Syria, Yemen
The two sides says there is no alternative to finding a political solution to the Syrian and Yemeni crises in line with international law and the UN Charter.
World needs Assad to save Syria: Velayati
Iran has repeatedly underlined the necessity for an independent government in Syria if the world does not want to have another Libya, Velayati said.
Who is behind the plot to displace the Syrian people?
An analysis casts doubt on the spontaneity of the recent exodus of Middle Eastern refugees from Eastern to Western Europe.
A desperate father tells about the tragic loss of loved ones
Abdullah, the father of the two drowned Syrian kids, tells how everything he was dreaming of ended in the watery grave of his family.
Drowned Syrian boy in Iranian media
Iranian newspapers on Saturday brought into focus the horrifying image of a drowned Syrian child, Aylan.
Only nations can solve Syria, Yemen crises: Iran
Some powerful countries proposed plans to resolve the crises in Yemen and Syria. We believe that such proposals would not work, since they do not address the wills of the nations, said Larijani.
Society for Iranian Archeology denounces murder of Syrian archeologist
The Society for Iranian Archeology has expressed its deep sorrow for the loss of Khaled Asaad, a guardian of the common heritage of mankind.
Syrian Opposition has to accept Iran in Geneva-3
The international community has digested the fact that regional problems cannot be solved in Iran’s absence, says a former ambassador.
Foreign meddling in Syria must stop
Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to the Supreme Leader, says that foreign interference is mainly to blame for the lack of stability and sustainable peace in Syria.
UN envoy hails Iran’s positive role in resolving Syrian crisis
UN envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, praises what Iran has done to resolve the crisis in Syria.
Obama says US will bomb ISIL in Syria
President Barack Obama says the United States is prepared to expand its bombing campaign against ISIL terrorists and launch airstrikes in Syria.
America uses battle against ISIS as pretext for meddling in the region
Will ISIS give the US ammunition to take military action against Syria and regain a foothold in the region?
Parliamentarians: Syrian elections showing country’s power
In Iran, 230 Parliamentarians has signed a statement where they believe Syrian recent election displayed government and people’s political power.
Rouhani congratulates Assad on victory
Iran’s President has extended his congratulations to Syria's President on his landslide victory on June 3 presidential election.
Deputy FM: Syrians Voted “No to Terrorism”
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian felicitated the Syrian government and nation on the successful holding of the presidential election in that country, and said that the people of the Muslim country voted no to terrorism in there.
Syria’s Assad Pardons Hundreds of Prisoners
Hundreds of Syrians were released from government prisons after receiving amnesty from President Bashar al-Assad in a move to mark his re-election this week, a monitoring group said.
Iranian Speaker: Political Solution to Syrian Crisis Lies in Ballot Box
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani underlined the importance of presidential election in Syria, and said a political solution should be sought to the Syrian crisis through the ballot box.
Syria Is neither Egypt nor Tunisia
An interview with Mohammad Ali Sobhani, Iran’s former ambassador to Lebanon and an expert on Middle Eastern affairs
30 Countries to Take Part in ‘Friends of Syria Conference’ in Iran
Over 30 countries are due to send their representatives to Iran to participate in a conference on the Syrian crisis, a senior lawmaker announced on Saturday.
Syrian elections to consolidate Al-Assad legitimacy: Velayati
Head of the Center for Strategic Research of Iranˈs Expediency Council, Ali-Akbar Velayati said here on Friday that the Syrian presidential elections would strengthen the legitimacy of the countryˈs President Bashar Al-Assad.
Syrian president election in Iran on May 28
Syrians residents in Iran are set to go to the polls this week to vote for syrian president election.