“The presence of Assad in Damascus is necessary and when the duty arises, we will receive him in Iran.” says Velayati
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, warns that bombing will increase the risk of terrorist attacks by sleeper cells in Europe unless there is a concerted effort to destroy ISIS on the ground. The following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA.
Foreign policy advisor to Iran’s supreme leader says Assad’s fate can only be decided by the Syrian people
Fearing the idea that the fall of Damascus was imminent, there was increased competition to control the victorious opposition forces
Calls by national and youth forces to resist military conscription reflects the growing national sentiment in all Syrian provinces, says Coalition
Three-week siege claims the lives of hundreds and sees the destruction of over 1,000 homes near the Syrian capital, local relief office reports
At least three children injured, including one girl in critical condition, after air raids targeted a Syrian refugee camp near the Lebanese border town
Rebels and jihadist groups inflict heavy losses on regime troops and their Shiite allies in southern Aleppo town
“The Vienna statement is a reflection of Russian efforts, which began with a military intervention in Syria, killing Syrians for a month and a half,” Coalition member states
Russian-supported Fourth Legion force will likely replace the NDF as the Assad regime moves to disband the Iranian-backed militia, sources claim
Mohammad Nazar killed Sunday covering Syrian army and Hezbollah operations in the northern province
Militia factions from six countries, including Iran and Afghanistan, participate in attack on the town as opposition factions withdraw towards Eis
Syrian army forces secure strategic airbase following over two years of fighting, regime media reports
Assad forces seize Aziziat Samaan and Kafr Haddad villages, while violent clashes continue in the southern parts of the province
Accounting for more than 25 percent of Greater Syria’s population at the beginning of last century, Christians are now believed to number no more than 5 percent of Syria’s current population
Delegation of Syrian émigrés from a dozen nations land in Beirut ahead of trip to Syria
As the Syrian regime embraces the “Russian protection”, it finally becomes ready to engage in arbitration and partnership without the fear of being forced to divide its power
Air strikes and timing reflect uniformity in Russian and Syrian regime military policy towards civilians, Coalition member says
Syrian FM briefed by UN envoy on political developments following recent Vienna talks
Islamic State fighters retreat from positions near Aleppo city as regime and allied forces continue their push to retake lost ground in the northern province
