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Syrian Army Announces Closure of Airspace over Northwest
The Syrian army has announced the closure of airspace over its northwestern provinces, warning Turkey that it will shoot down any invading aircraft in the area.
‘Path to Rule of Law Begins’ in Syria after Geneva Meeting: Zarif
Iran's foreign minister has hailed the first meeting of Syria's constitutional committee in Geneva, describing it as the beginning of a "path to the rule of law" in the Arab country following over eight years of war.
Iranian, Turkish FMs Discuss Northern Syria Situation
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu during a working breakfast in the Azeri capital of Baku.
US Transferring Troops from Syria to Western Iraq: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper says all of the American troops pulling out of northeastern Syria will move to western Iraq.
Turkey Possibly Used Chemicals in Attack on Syria’s North: Reports
Reports suggest Turkey has used chemical materials, possibly banned phosphorus explosives, in its attacks on the city of Ras al-Ayn in Syria’s northeastern al-Hasakah Governorate.
Turkey Fighting Terror with Help of Terrorist Groups
Iranian political analyst Ali Hassan Heidari has, in an op-ed regarding Turkey’s recent invasion of Syria known as “Peace Spring”, weighed in on the overt and covert goals of Ankara’s move.
Assad, Not US, Must Protect Kurds against Turkey: Trump
US President Donald Trump says the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and other countries should be responsible for protecting the US-allied Kurds in northern Syria against a Turkish incursion, not the US which is "7,000 miles away" from Syria.
Five ‘High Value’ ISIS Terrorists Left by US in Syria
The United States forces have reportedly left five “high value” prisoners behind in Syria amid Turkey’s offensive against the war-ravaged country.
Syrian Troops in Tel Tamer after Deal with Kurds
Syrian army troops have entered the towns of Tabqah, Ain Issa and Tel Tamer in northeastern Syria after Damascus reached an agreement with Kurds in the region to deploy troops in the area, state media report.
Iran Urges Turkey to End Military Operation in Syria
Iran has called for the immediate withdrawal of Turkish forces from Syria and a halt to Ankara’s military operation in the country.
