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Rouhani, Putin Stress Need for Cooperation to Settle Syria Crisis

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday highlighted the significant of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow for the political resolution of the Syrian crisis.
Hard News

Ceasefire Plan Not to Stop War on Terrorism: Syrian Deputy FM

Emad Askarieh -
Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad made clear on Wednesday that the recent decision by Damascus to accept a plan for a cessation of hostilities in the Arab country will never stop the country’s war on terrorism.
Hard News

Syrian Government Agrees to ‘Cessation of Hostilities’

Emad Askarieh -
The Syrian government said on Tuesday it accepted a halt to "combat operations" that does not include Daesh (ISIL), the al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front, or groups connected to it, in line with a US-Russian plan on "cessation of hostilities".
Crisis

Putin Says Syria Ceasefire Deal a ‘Real Chance’ to End Bloodshed

Emad Askarieh -
The agreements between Russia and the US on a ceasefire in Syria are a real step towards halting the bloodshed and can be an example of action against terrorism, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
Hard News

US-Russia Draft Deal Calls for February 27 Truce in Syria

Emad Askarieh -
A draft deal reached between Russia and the United States has called for a ceasefire to start in Syria in late February, diplomatic sources announced Monday.
Hard News

Iran, Russia urge ceasefire in Syria

Emad Askarieh -
Senior Iranian and Russian diplomats have called for making efforts to establish a ceasefire in all areas in Syria except those held by terrorist groups.
IFP Exclusive

New Revelations by Saudi Whistleblower about Secret Commitment of Saudis to Russia

IFP Editorial Staff -
The well-known Saudi blogger and activist, Mojtahed, who has frequently exposed the darker sides of the ruling Saud family, now says that Riyadh has...
Asia

Moscow Condemns Series of Terrorist Attacks in Syria

Golrokh Askarieh -
Moscow in the strongest terms condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Syria, which killed more than 130 people, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday.
Crisis

Afraid of Russia’s Reaction, Saudis Won’t Attack Syria: Analyst

Golrokh Askarieh -
A prominent political analyst mocked Saudi Arabia’s rhetoric of deploying troops to Syria, saying Riyadh is well aware that Russian opposition does mean serious consequences.
Hard News

IRGC Commander: Saudi dares not attack Syria

Golrokh Askarieh -
Chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says Saudi Arabia dares not carry out a ground attack on Syria because it is incapable of doing that.
Asia

Syrian army urges gunmen to lay down weapons, have their legal status settled

Golrokh Askarieh -
The General Command of the Syrian Army and Armed Forces called on the gunmen in Daraa district in the eastern province of Aleppo to lay down their arms to have their legal status settled.
Africa

Syrians, Not Others, Should Decide for Syria’s Future: Leader

Emad Askarieh -
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei blamed hegemonic powers, the US in particular, for the sufferings of the people of Syria, and reiterated that the Arab country’s fate cannot be decided by non-Syrian sides.
Foreign Policy

Decision on Syria’s Fate in Hands of People: Iran’s FM

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized that Syrian people alone have the right to decide the fate of their country and President Bashar al-Assad, rejecting comments about Syria by the outsiders.
Hard News

Saudi troops deployment in Syria political blunder: IRGC cmdr.

Golrokh Askarieh -
A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Saudi Arabia will make a “political mistake” in case of implementing a plan for the deployment of ground troops to Syria.
Foreign Policy

Zarif: Syrians themselves must take decision of Assad’s presidency

Emad Askarieh -
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that taking any decision on the future of President Bashar Assad lies with the Syrian nation themselves.
Hard News

Syrian Forces Advance in Terrorist-Held Areas in Daraa, Latakia

Emad Askarieh -
Syrian army troops backed by popular forces continued their advances against foreign-backed terrorists in various areas of the country, including the northern province of Latakia and southwestern province of Daraa.
Hard News

Moscow questions UN impartiality in Syria crisis

Emad Askarieh -
The Russian Foreign Ministry has striken back at UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's accusations of Syria peace talks failure after he alleged Russian role in the suspension of the talks, local media reported.
Crisis

Saudi Arabia says US has welcomed troops offer for Syria

Emad Askarieh -
Saudi Arabia says the United States has welcomed Riyadh’s offer to contribute forces to a potential ground incursion by a US-led coalition in Syria.
Hard News

Saudis Lack Military Capability to Change Region’s Status Quo: Iranian Commander

Golrokh Askarieh -
A top IRGC commander slammed Saudi Arabia for fomenting regional turmoil and backing the Takfiri terrorist groups, but at the same time underlined that the Riyadh regime lacks the ability to cause a change in the region’s developments militarily.
Hard News

Syria FM warns against any foreign ‘ground intervention’

Emad Askarieh -
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem has warned against any foreign ground intervention in his country after reports emerged that Saudi Arabia and Turkey are considering the dispatch of troops to Syria.
Crisis

Saudi Military Intervention in Syria Amounts to War, Russia Warns

Emad Askarieh -
A Russian deputy warned Saudi Arabia that any military ground operation in Syria without the Damascus government's consent amounts to a declaration of war.
Foreign Policy

Zarif: London conference on Syria good opportunity to outline Iran plans

Emad Askarieh -
The Syria Donors Conference is an ample opportunity for the Islamic Republic of Iran to put forward its plans for addressing the crisis in Syria and helping the country, says Iran's Foreign Minister.
Europe

Iranian FM Zarif arrives in London for Syria aid conference

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in London to take part in an international conference aimed at raising aid for the people of war-torn Syria.
Foreign Policy

Iran denies sending Afghan fighters to Syria

Emad Askarieh -
Iran has dismissed "fabricated" reports about recruiting Afghan refugees to fight in Syria, saying such claims are propagandistic.
Hard News

Riyadh Has No Right to Decide for Syria: Envoy

Emad Askarieh -
Syria’s ambassador to the United Nations Bashar al-Jaafari Bashar al-Jaafari on Tuesday ruled out any role for terrorist groups and non-Syrian sides like the Saudi regime in the ongoing Geneva negotiations with opposition groups.
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