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Thousands of Lives in Danger as ISIS Leaves Gates of Syrian Dam Open

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The ISIS terrorist group has left the gates of Tabqa Dam on the Euphrates River open, and the lives of thousands of people near the Syrian city of Raqqa are in danger.
Foreign Policy

Iranian Diplomat Calls for Immediate Action on Syria Crisis

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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs, and the head of Iran’s delegation to Astana talks on Syria, called on the international community to help bring back stability to the crisis-hit Syria.
Foreign Policy

Syria Peace Talks Kicks Off in Kazakh Capital

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The peace talks gathering the Syrian government and opposition groups together began on Monday in the Kazakh capital, Astana, as the first priority is to stabilize the ceasefire, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Foreign Policy

Aleppo Peace Talks Lead Nowhere without Iran’s Intervention

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A former Iranian diplomat says the parties to the agreement on Aleppo were not able to deal with rebels if Iran didn’t intervene in the peace talks.
Foreign Policy

Astana Talks to Bring Back Lasting Peace to Syria: Iranian Diplomat

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Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari says the forthcoming Syria peace talks in the Kazakh capital of Astana are aimed at finding possible ways to establish sustainable peace in the conflict-stricken state and put an end to its nearly six-year crisis.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Delegation Arrives in Astana for Syria Peace Talks

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A diplomatic delegation from Iran arrived in Kazakhstan on Saturday to attend the Syria peace negotiations in the city of Astana.
Crisis

Aleppo Water Supply Cut Off by ISIS

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While Syrian government says Aleppo’s water cut is due to some problems in irrigation networks, people believe that ISIS has cut off the water supply.
Foreign Policy

US Not Invited to Astana Talks on Syria: Iran’s Top Security Official

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Iran, Russia and Turkey have not sent any “joint invitation” to the US for taking part in the upcoming conflict resolution talks on Syria in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Foreign Policy

Iran Opposed to US Presence in Astana Talks on Syria: FM Zarif

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced the country’s opposition to participation of Washington in the Syria peace talks planned to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, next week.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Russia, Turkey Discuss Syrian Crisis ahead of Astana Meeting

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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has held meetings with senior Russian and Turkish officials on the resolution of the years-long crisis in Syria.
Crisis

Israeli Regime Bombs Military Airport in Damascus: Syria

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Syria says Israeli jets have bombed the Mezzeh military airport west of Damascus, accusing Tel Aviv of supporting terrorism.
Foreign Policy

Advisor to Iran’s Leader Hails Turkey’s Withdrawal of Forces from Iraq

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Ali Akbar Velayati, an international advisor to Iran’s Leader, hailed Turkey’s decision to pull its troops out of a town near Mosul in north of Iraq, expressing the hope for a thaw in relations between Turkey and Syria as well.
Crisis

First Civilian Airplane Lands in Aleppo Int’l Airport

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A first airplane has taken off from the international airport in the Syrian city of Aleppo in four years, during which the airport was closed due to the militancy in the Arab country.
Foreign Policy

Iranian MP Slams UN’s Inaction on Syrian Crisis

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An Iranian lawmaker criticized the United Nations over its inaction in Syria, and stressed that the UN Security Council should handle the crisis.
Foreign Policy

Iran Should Be Congratulated on Syria’s Victory in Fight against Terror: Assad

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Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has praised the role of Iran in his nation’s victories on the battlefield against Takfiri [extremist] terror groups, saying the Islamic Republic also deserves to be congratulated on these successes.
Crisis

American Senator Warns against Consequences of Syria Truce

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The US Senator Lindsey Graham referred to an ongoing ceasefire in Syria, which is also supported by the United Nations Security Council, and described as a possible case of capitulation to Iran and Russia.
Crisis

People in Syria’s Foua and Kefraya Still under Militants’ Siege

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While all anti-government militants have been evacuated along with their families from Eastern Aleppo, only 900 residents of Shiite-majority villages of Foua and Kefraya have been taken out of militants’ siege.
Crisis

1,300 Civilians Flee from Terrorist-Held Region in Syria

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Nearly 1,300 civilians have managed to escape from several villages in Wadi al-Bardi region in Western Ghouta, which are still under the control of Fatah al-Sham Front (previously known as the al-Nusra Front), local sources disclosed.
Foreign Policy

Iranian and Russian Presidents Welcome Syria Truce, Call for Further Anti-Terror Moves

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin underlined that the battle against terrorism and terrorist groups in Syria should continue.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s DM Says Saudi Arabia Should Be Excluded from Syria Peace Process

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Iranian Defence Minister has told a Russian TV channel that Saudi Arabia should not be allowed to take part in the Syrian peace process.
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Christians in Liberated Aleppo Celebrate Christmas under Giant Tree (+Video)

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Christians in Syria’s Aleppo celebrated under a giant Christmas tree lit up for the first time in five years, hailing what many described as the return of peace to a city that came back under full government control last week.
Foreign Policy

US Had an Eye on Iran When Starting Its Interference in Syria: IRGC General

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A senior Iranian commander says the United States started interfering in Syria as a first stage in a chain of successive inroads in the Middle East, with its sights set on the Islamic Republic as the final destination.
Americas

CIA Chief Admits US Role in Syrian Bloodshed

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The head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has admitted responsibility in the bloodshed in Syria while wishing that the US could have prevented the defeat of militants in Aleppo by Syrian forces.
IFP Exclusive

Damascus Water Supply Cut after Being Polluted by Militants

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The water supply of Syrian capital has been cut for a few days after being polluted by militants.
Foreign Policy

Iranian Official Hails Turkey’s Withdrawal from Its Stance towards Syria

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An Iranian official says Ankara’s decision to withdraw from its previous stances towards the Syrian government during the recent trilateral meeting with Iran and Russia is a turning point in Syria developments.
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