Iranian FM and Syrian president urge regional and international states to recognize a ‘metastasizing’ terror threat during a high-level visit to Damascus
“Many observers believe that the shifts we are now witnessing will not be like what preceded them, and we may see a significant result if the ongoing negotiations between the active regional and international players goes well”
The British foreign secretary tells Asharq Al-Awsat his country’s military presence in the Gulf should be seen as part of a permanent commitment to the region’s security
Rebels group announces plans to resume second phase of shelling on Kefraya and Fua after negotiations for a truce in Zabadani reach a stalemate
Prisoners released by regime in exchange for the bodies of Iranian and Syrian officers
Russia’s deputy FM tells reporters Moscow will not abandon its position on Syria, stating that the Kremlin remains committed to all agreed upon initiatives to solve the crisis
Iranian officials pledge support for counter-terrorism initiatives on Syrian foreign minister’s high-level visit to Tehran
Iran will continue to defend and strongly support its allies, including Syria, in regards to the region’s latest developments, says Iranian FM
The UN envoy’s most important and practical suggestion to the Security Council was the establishment of an international contact group as a way to resume political talks in Syria
Critics claim detainees would be transferred from criminal courts to the Terrorism Court without any international oversight, stating the new laws aim to serve the interests of the pro-regime judiciary
Tehran is helping Assad cope with his manpower shortage by recruiting mercenaries in Lebanon, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Iraq
More than 90 percent of “broad and individual” attacks have deliberately targeted civilians, says human rights group
Illicit organ trade targeting the dead and detainees covered-up by government and intelligence officials, sources explain
Committee members stress their commitment to a successful political solution to the crisis in Syria
De Mistura believes that in the Geneva 3 meeting, Iranian backing, representation of the opposition by more than just the coalition, and a Russian-American understanding will eliminate the reasons for the failure of Geneva 2
Hezbollah is no longer obsessed with protecting Assad from falling, and is now seriously discussing the protection of its areas of influence inside Syria, as well as ensuring its supply routes and strategic depth
In return for the lifting of economic sanctions and a return of frozen assets, Iran must give up all of its nuclear ambitions after wasting trillions of the Iranian people’s money on these fantasies
Middle Eastern, North African, Asian and European figures will attend the two-day event in Syria’s capital later this week
Opposition’s defense ministry issues appeal to UN Security Council to intervene to save the besieged city near the Lebanese border
Syrian partners founded a third of new foreign capital companies in Turkey during the first six months of this year
