Middle East

Assad: Trump Is Syria’s Natural Ally If He Keeps His Promises

Syrian President Bashar Assad says the US President-elect Donald Trump will become a "natural ally" if he carries out his vow to battle "terrorists."

Russian Frigate Targets Terrorists in Syria with Kalibr Missiles

Russian Admiral Grigorovich frigate targeted terrorists in Syria with Kalibr cruise missile strikes, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday.

Terrorists Kill Journalists to Prevent Coverage of Anti-Terror Victories

A cameraman who lost his colleague, an Iranian correspondent, in a recent terrorist attack in Syria, believes that such atrocities are aimed at preventing journalists from covering the anti-terrorism victories.

2,458 Yemeni Children Killed by Saudi Brutal Attacks

Based on a report by a Yemeni rights organization, 2,458 Yemeni children have been killed by the Saudi-led coalition’s attacks.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Iraq’s Karbala Province

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a Monday suicide attack by terrorists that killed at least eight people in the Iraqi province of Karbala.

ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Hiding Somewhere in Iraq

Spokesman for Hashd al-Shaabi (the Iraqi volunteer forces) Ahmad al-Assadi said on Monday that the latest information and intel shows that ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is still in Iraq, hiding somewhere outside Mosul.

Tehran-Riyadh Differences Not Religious: Iranian Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman believes that religion plays no role in the differences between his country and Saudi Arabia, adding that Israel is benefiting the most from the rift between the two major Muslim states.

ISIS Is Teaching Its Elements How to Infiltrate into Europe

The ISIS terrorist group is giving its members specific training on how to pass as ordinary refugees while trying to gain asylum in European countries, says a report.

ISIS Elements Only Allowed to Watch Al Jazeera TV

A senior Iraqi official says the ISIS terrorists are only permitted to watch the Qatari TV channel Al Jazeera.

Iraqi Army Retakes Ancient City of Nimrud from ISIS

Iraqi army and popular forces have recaptured the ancient city of Nimrud from the ISIS terrorist group, the military spokesman said.

Yemeni Snipers Kill 3 Saudi Troops in Taiz, Asir

Yemeni army snipers killed three Saudi troops as part of retaliatory operations against the ongoing Saudi aggression against the impoverished Arab country.

Norwegian Store Displays Syrian Home Replica to Show Horrors of War

A joint initiative has been designed by Red Cross Norway and a furniture giant to bring the reality of the conflict home for shoppers in Oslo.

Regional Sunni Divide Reaching Crisis Point in Iraq

The representative of Iraqi Kurdistan’s government in Iran says he is worried that sectarianism in the region will lead to a crisis in Iraq.

Iranian Reporter Mohsen Khazaei Killed in Syria’s Aleppo

An Iranian reporter has been killed in the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo amid fierce fighting between the Syrian forces and terrorists in the flashpoint city.

Senior Saudi Prince Says Trump Shouldn’t Scrap Iran Nuclear Deal

A former senior Saudi official says the US President-elect Donald Trump should not scrap a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.

UN’s Syria Envoy in Iran for Talks

The United Nations (UN)’s Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura has traveled to the Iranian capital, Tehran, to discuss the ongoing Syrian conflict with Iranian Foreign Ministry officials.

Syria, Yemen Victims of Political Game of ‘Angry’ States: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif deplored certain “angry” countries in the region for making the people of Syria and Yemen pay the price for their political games.

World Regards Saudis as Oil-Rich Bedouins: Report

A Saudi daily has published an article complaining about the image western media have sketched of Arabs as being rich Bedouins with oil barrels piled outside their tents.

Iran Can Reach African Markets via Lebanon: Trade Official

A senior Iranian trade official says that Iran can reach African markets through Lebanon as the country affects all economic activities in Africa.

Iran, Lebanon Share Common Opportunities, Challenges: Zarif

Iran has expressed hopes that the Saudis stop their narrow-minded policies and start helping with the fight to rid the region of Takfiri terrorism.

Iran’s Zarif, Lebanon’s Aoun Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

Iran’s Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with Lebanon’s newly-elected President Michel Aoun in Beirut, becoming the first foreign minister to meet with the Lebanese head of state.

Iran Stands against Spread of Instability in Mideast: Defense Minister

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Islamic Republic is standing against any force spreading instability in the Middle East.

ISIS Leader Escapes from Mosul along with 150 Families Used as Human Shield

The Iraqi armed forces press service announced on Monday the ISIS leader has fled the Iraqi city of Mosul in the course of the operation to liberate the city.

Leader’s Military Aide Warns Iraqi Kurdistan against Cooperation with Iran’s Enemies

A top military aide to Iran’s Leader warned officials of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, especially the Barzanis, against cooperation with Iran's enemies and terrorists.

Iraq Forces Retake Key Town on Mosul Southern Front

Iraqi forces retook a key town from Daesh (ISIL) Monday, a crucial objective on the southern front of the offensive to wrest back the city of Mosul.

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