Terrorists in Syria Equipped with New Weapons: Ex-Iranian DM

Head of the Strategic Center of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said Syria’s Khan Touman, which fell into the hands of terrorist groups equipped by the enemies of Syria with advanced weapons, will be recaptured soon.

Speaking to reporters in Tehran on Friday, the Iranian general said the terrorist groups in Syria benefit from the backing of both regional and ultra-regional countries.

“The enemies (of Syria) equipped terrorists with very new weapons,” he deplored.

General Vahidi then gave an assurance that the strategic village of Khan Touman in northern Syria will be recaptured in the near future.

Located in south of Aleppo, Khan Touman was under the control of Syrian troops since December, but fell into the clutches of militants from the al-Nusra Front terrorist group on May 6.

Golrokh Askarieh

Recent Posts

Iranian MP calls for Tehran to leave NPT

A senior Iranian MP has called for Iran to leave the NPT amid tension between…

1 hour ago

Russian president announces mass production of Oreshnik missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed the decision to begin serial production of the new…

1 hour ago

China-Iran relations strengthen amid global changes: Chinese ambassador

Chinese Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, has reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to strengthening friendly cooperation…

3 hours ago

At least six Israeli soldiers commit suicide, thousands more get mental health treatment amid war: Report

At least six Israeli soldiers have taken their own lives in recent months, the Israeli…

4 hours ago

Britain suggests would comply with ICC warrant and arrest Israeli PM

The British government has announced it will comply with its obligations under domestic and international…

5 hours ago

12% of deaths in Iran attributed to air pollution, study reveals

Air pollution is currently the most significant environmental health risk in Iran, accounting for 12%…

5 hours ago