Middle East

IRGC Engineers Are Repairing Mosul Dam: General

An IRGC general highlighted the non-military capabilities of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, saying that the IRGC’s Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Base is now repairing the strategic dam of Mosul, northern Iraq.

Buses Carrying Evacuees from Kefraya, Foua Arrive in Syria’s Aleppo

A convoy of 10 buses carrying evacuees from the two Syrian towns of Kefraya and al-Foua in the Idlib province arrived in Aleppo early on Monday.

Taliban Denies Receiving Invitation to Attend Iranian Conference

The Afghanistan-based militant group Taliban has rejected the allegations that its members have received invitations to participate in the Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran.

ISIS Offers $1 Million Bounty for Killing Kurdish Girl of Iranian Origin

ISIS-affiliated media said the extremist group had set a one-million-dollar reward for killing a Danish-Kurdish girl of Iranian origin who has joined Kurdish Peshmarga in the fight against ISIS terrorists.

Buses Arrive at Besieged Syrian Villages despite Militants’ Attacks

According to a report by Syrian TV on Sunday, several buses, which were supposed to evacuate ill and injured people from the besieged Shiite-majority towns of Foua and Kefraya were attacked and some of them burned, but some of them have reportedly managed to arrive at the villages.

Without Iran, Any Secret Deal on Syria Is Doomed to Failure

An IRGC general warned against any secret agreement on Syria that does not take Iran into account.

ISIS Picks New Executioner to Replace Jihadi John

A new ISIS element is said to have replaced the notorious jihadi John as the terrorist group’s chief executioner.

Pro-Western Analyst Criticizes US for Hypocritical Approach towards Aleppo Liberation

In a surprising reaction, a VOA and BBC commentator has lashed out at the US and Israel over their hypocritical approaches towards the recent liberation of Syria’s Aleppo.

New Photos Show Iran’s General Soleimani in Syria’s Aleppo

Photos have been recently released in social media showing the Commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani in the liberated Syrian city of Aleppo.

US Dreams of Divided Syria Shattered in Aleppo: Iranian Commander

A top Iranian military official hailed the Syrian army’s success to recapture the city of Aleppo from terrorist groups after a four-year battle, saying the major victory shattered Washington’s dreams of a disintegrated Syria.

Britain Is Secretly Exploiting Chaotic Situation in Mideast: Iranian Diplomat

A former Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says Britain is creating division among Middle Eastern countries as part of its plan to exploit the ongoing crises in the region.

Egypt Claims to Have Seized Iranian Boat in Red Sea

The Egyptian navy has allegedly seized an Iranian boat in the Red Sea carrying narcotics to smuggle them into the country.

Iran, Russia Defense Ministers Urge Firm Fight against Terrorism in Syria

The defense ministers of Iran and Russia have stressed the importance of proceeding with a firm fight against terrorism in Syria, following the liberation of the strategic city of Aleppo from the foreign-backed militants.

Iran-Russia-Turkey Meeting on Syria Advanced to Tuesday

Iran, Russia and Turkey will hold a trilateral meeting in Moscow on the Syrian situation on December 20, one week earlier than the date previously announced.

Iran Concerned about Netanyahu’s Recent Visit to Azerbaijan

Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent visit to Azerbaijan Republic, a northern neighbour of Iran, and the signing of a military deal between Tel Aviv and Baku, has turned to a source of concern for Tehran.

Britain Has Been Source of Misery in Mideast for Two Centuries: Iran’s Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei blamed the Islamic world’s predicaments on “divisive plots” hatched by arrogant powers, US and Britain in particular, and referred to the United Kingdom as the source of misery in regional countries.

Iran, Russia, Turkey to Hold Trilateral Meeting on Syria

Tehran, Moscow and Ankara plan to hold a trilateral meeting on the Syrian crisis at the initiative of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in the Russian capital, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced.

Turkish President’s Son Is ISIS’ Oil Dealer

A leading German newspaper accused Necmettin Bilal Erdoğan, the son of Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, of selling the oil trafficked by ISIS terrorists.

Iranian President to Visit Russia in January

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will pay an official visit to Russia in January 2017, a source said.

Wahhabis Funding Terrorism and Sedition in Muslim World: Iran Leader’s Advisor

An international advisor to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei blamed Saudi Arabia for regional crises, including those in Syria and Iraq, saying the House of Saud is using its petrodollars to cause sedition in Muslim countries.

Torture Devices and Ammo Discovered at Terrorists’ Bases in East Aleppo (+Video)

Militants apparently used torture devices and stockpiled dozens of large-calibre mortars and shells in eastern Aleppo before the Syrian Army entered the area. Stunning footage has been filmed at Al-Nusra Front’s firebase after it was retaken.

Emirati Commander Blames Turkish President for Aleppo Defeat

Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, the Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security in Dubai, says Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan was the one who sent anti-Assad militants to the swamp of Aleppo.

Killing Innocent People Has Nothing to Do with Prophet Muhammad’s Teachings: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani lashed out at those who slaughter innocent people in the name of Islam, and warned against plots to infiltrate into the minds of young Muslims and recruit them into extremist groups.

Those Who Bought Terrorists’ Oil Are Complicit in Their Crimes: Iran President

Iranian President accused certain world powers of helping terrorists to stabilize their interests in the region, and held them responsible for the recent crimes in the Middle East.

Palestine to Be Liberated through Palestinians’ Resistance: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says occupied Palestine will be liberated only through resistance and struggles of Palestinian people and groups, provided that they maintain their unity.

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