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Rebels name Mohammed al-Bashir as caretaker PM of Syria

Fighters in Syria who toppled President Bashar al-Assad, have appointed Mohammed al-Bashir as the country’s caretaker prime minister.

Iran’s oil minister elected as OPEC president for 2025

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has been elected as the president of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for 2025.

Iran advocates for Syrian-led dialogue, stability

The spokesperson for Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Ebrahim Rezaei, emphasized Tehran’s support for a Syrian-led resolution to the ongoing crisis in Syria.

Schools, universities, offices in Tehran province closed due to air pollution

Due to persistent air pollution, schools, universities, and government offices in Tehran Province, except for Damavand and Firouzkouh counties, will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

IRGC chief: Iran’s power ‘impervious’ to fall of Syrian gov’t

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has stated that Tehran has not been weakened by the overthrow of its ally, Bashar al-Assad, in Syria.

Iran pursuing national interests in Syria after overthrow of Assad: Gov’t spokesperson

The spokeswoman for Iran’s government, Fatemeh Mohajerani, stressed the need to restore minimal security in Syria for Iran to establish contacts with the groups currently governing the country.

Iran’s Int’l Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition opens with defense minister’s attendance

The 12th International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition of Iran has commenced on Kish Island, southern Iran, inaugurated by Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, alongside other military and industrial officials.

Israeli tanks reach outskirts of Damascus in wake of gov’t fall

Israeli tanks have crossed the buffer zone along the border with Syria and were spotted about 20 kilometers from the capital Damascus, according to reports.

Several Arab states condemn Israel’s seizure of buffer zone in Syria’s Golan Heights

Several Arab countries have strongly condemned Israel’s seizure of a demilitarized buffer zone in Syria's Golan Heights following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government.

Al-Julani, Erdogan potential casualties of Syrian events, Iranian daily argues

The ongoing events in Syria could result in significant casualties, notably Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the leader of the militant Tahrir al-Sham group, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an Iranian newspaper has commented in its Tuesday edition.

Syrian rebels to name senior Assad gov’t officials wanted for torture

A list of senior officials within the government of deposed President Bashar Assad wanted for torture will soon be announced, Syria’s rebels have announced.

US sanctions failed to crimp Iran’s oil supply: Chevron CEO

The executive of US oil giant Chevron, has stated that US sanctions on Iran have failed to remove the country’s oil supply from the markets.

Israel’s presence in Syria buffer zone violates 1974 deal: UN

The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) told Israel that its presence in the Syrian buffer zone would violate the 1974 Agreement on Disengagement with Syria, the UN Secretary General’s spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric has stated.

Iran condemns continued Israeli attacks on Syrian infrastructure, Golan Heights

The spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, has strongly condemned Israel’s repeated attacks on Syrian infrastructure over the past days and the occupation of more areas in the Golan Heights.

Iran warns of strong reaction to snapback mechanism threats

Iran's ambassador and permanent envoy to the UN has warned that any threat by the West to invoke the snapback mechanism to restore previous sanctions would be met with a firm response from Tehran.

Germany, France set condition for interaction with Syria’s new government

Germany and France have expressed readiness to work with Syria's new government while emphasizing that respect for fundamental human rights and the protection of minorities would be essential for interaction.

Rescuers continue search amid rumours of hidden prisoners in Syria’s Sednaya

Following the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, endeavours continue to free what many believe to be the remaining prisoners from the notorious Sednaya prison.

Israeli attacks southern Lebanon despite cease-fire, casualties reported

A civilian was killed and four soldiers were injured in an Israeli air attack in southern Lebanon, in the latest violation of a cease-fire deal between the two sides, the army in Beirut announced.

Iran Health Minister: 50k Iranians die of air pollution each year

Iran's Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafargandi has raised alarming concerns about air pollution, stating that approximately 50,000 lives are lost annually in Iran due to its effects.

Iran in direct contact with militant groups within Syria’s new leadership: Reuters

Tehran has opened a direct line of communication with rebels within Syria's new leadership after its key ally Bashar al-Assad's ouster, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, in a bid to "prevent a hostile trajectory" between the two countries.

Britain considering removing HTS from terror list

The United Kingdom is considering removing Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of designated terrorist organisations following the rebel group's victory in Syria.

Int’l artistic event in Iran condemns Israel’s ‘savagery’ against children in Gaza, Lebanon

The Iranian capital Tehran has hosted an international artistic event held in support of children in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, who have been hit by more than a year of Israeli attacks, denouncing the Zionist regime’s “sheer savagery” towards minors.

Russia confirms Putin personally approved Assad’s asylum following Syrian gov’t fall

Russian President Vladimir Putin has personally approved Bashar Assad’s asylum in Moscow, the Kremlin confirmed on Monday. The revelation follows reports that the deposed Syrian president and his family arrived in Russia after the fall of Damascus to armed opposition forces.

Kurds say Turkish drone attack killed several in Syria

At least a dozen people, including children, have lost their lives after a Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle struck a Kurdish-populated village in Syria’s province of Raqqah.

Ukraine has lost 43k soldiers in action since start of war: Zelensky

Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers on the battlefield since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in Feb. 2022, President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed in a rare statement on Ukrainian losses posted on X.