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Iran foreign minister expected in Lebanon, Syria in coming days

Al-Watan said the foreign minister would discuss current developments, including Israeli attacks on Syria and the ongoing war in Gaza, and that he would travel onwards to Qatar.

By REUTERS
08/02/2024

Iranian advisers killed in Israeli strike on IRGC HQ in Syria - state media

The attacks on an IRGC operational headquarters destroyed the building, local media reported.

Iran's President Raisi flies to Turkey for delayed Gaza talks

Iran’s official line is that the visit by Raisi is about economic and commercial issues and the Palestinian issue is only a close second in the discussions.

Pakistan recalls ambassador from Iran, bars Iranian envoy from returning

The foreign ministry said Iran's strike on targets in Pakistani terrritory was an unprovoked and blatant breach of Pakistan's sovereignty and was "unacceptable."

By REUTERS
17/01/2024

Israel shifts to deadlier strikes on Iran-linked targets in Syria

Israel's military chief said Israeli forces work throughout the region and take "whatever action necessary" to show Israel's determination to defend itself.

By REUTERS
08/01/2024

US forces in Syria targeted four times in less than 24 hours - US military official

So far, at least 56 US personnel have suffered everything from minor wounds to traumatic brain injuries, though all have returned to duty, the Pentagon has said.

By REUTERS
13/11/2023

Air traffic at Syria's Aleppo airport to resume after alleged Israeli airstrike

Operations will restart at the airport at midnight, Syria's transport ministry said.

By REUTERS
29/08/2023
A United Nations (U.N.) chemical weapons expert, wearing a gas mask, holds a plastic bag containing

Iran is working to take over Syria’s chemical weapons industry - report

The Alma report also says that Hezbollah resorting to chemical weapons ‘in the next confrontation with Israel cannot be ruled out’

Syrian and Jordanian army and intelligence chiefs meet over drug war along border

Syria is accused by Arab governments and the West of producing the highly-addictive and lucrative amphetamine captagon and organizing its smuggling into the Gulf, with Jordan a main transit route.

By REUTERS
24/07/2023

A ‘dead’ IRGC commander, and the Middle East media problem - analysis

A Telegram channel in Iraq claimed an Iranian commander was killed and then mocked media for reporting it.

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