Syria
Iran to send delegation to Vienna for talks with IAEA: FM
Speaking to a joint press conference with his visiting Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Tehran, Amir-Abdollahian on Wednesday added that President of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi have agreed on the arrangement.
US forces kill top Islamic State leaders in Syria
According to the CENTCOM statememt, the airstrike carried out at 6.32 p.m. on Thursday killed Abu-Hashum al-Umawi, a deputy IS leader in Syria, and another senior official of the terror group associated with him. "Initial assessments indicate no civilians were killed or wounded during this operation. No US forces were injured or killed and there was no loss or damage to American equipment...," the statement added.
New operation in Syria still on agenda: Turkish President
"A new operation will continue to be on our agenda as long as our national security concerns are not resolved," Erdogan told reporters on his flight from Iran to Turkiye, Xinhua news agency reported. The Turkish President stressed that he raised the issue during a meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the semi-official Anadolu Agency quoted Erdogan as saying on Wednesday. "We want Russia and Iran to be on our side in the fight against terrorist organizations, 30 km south of the border. On this, they should give us the necessary support," Erdogan said.
Syria cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine
The Syrian foreign ministry made the declaration, saying that Ukraine has taken aggressive stance towards Syria since 2018, Xinhua news agency reported.
Decade of conflict in Syria claims over 306,000 civilian lives: UN report
In a report, mandated by the UN Human Rights Council, the office referred to 143,350 civilian deaths that have been individually documented by various sources with detailed information, including at least their full name, date and location of death. By using statistical estimation techniques, a further 163,537 civilian deaths were estimated to have occurred, bringing the total civilian death toll to 306,887.
Erdogan says Turkey to launch new military operation in Syria
"As soon as the Turkish armed forces complete its intelligence and security preparations, these operations will begin," Erdogan said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting. The operation will target the regions in northern Syria where the Turkish military does not have control and are "centers of attacks to our country and our safe zones," he was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.
Syria calls on UN to interfere to stop 'systematic' Israeli strikes
In a letter addressing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Mekdad said the Israeli attacks have become "systematic," requiring immediate action by the UN to protect and preserve the Agreement on Disengagement of 1974 signed under the auspices of the UN, Xinhua news agency reporter.
Syrian President, Iranian FM discuss nuclear deal
FM Amir Abdullahian briefed Assad on the ongoing nuclear talks, saying his country has made proposals in line with the rights and interests of the Iranian people, and reaching an agreement requires the West to show serious will in responding to the proposals, Xinhua news agency reported. The two sides also discussed bilateral cooperation in combating terrorism.
World should not forget suffering in Syria: UN
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday issued a global appeal for the plight of Syrians displaced by the 12-year war in the country not to be forgotten. "11 years since the crisis began, Syria remains the world's largest displacement crisis. More than 13 million people have either fled the country or are displaced within its borders," UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov told a press briefing on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported.
Russia recruiting Syrians adept at fighting in urban areas for Ukraine war
This was reported by the Wall Street Journal, citing four US officials. It is unknown exactly how many Syrian mercenaries were recruited, but according to the publication, some of them are already in Russia and are preparing to enter the conflict. According to the publication, based in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, Russia offered volunteers from the country from $ 200 to $ 300 to travel to Ukraine, UNIAN reported.
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