Iran Aims for the Shi’Ification of Deir ez-Zor
In an attempt to increase its popularity and influence, Iran is trying, with limited success, to create loyal residents in Deir ez-Zor writes Alsouria Net.
In an attempt to increase its popularity and influence, Iran is trying, with limited success, to create loyal residents in Deir ez-Zor writes Alsouria Net.
It is believed that between 200 and 300 people are killed each year in Syria in the name of family honor writes Zaman Al Wasl.
One of the main priorities for the two countries is the re-opening of the Aleppo Thermal Power Station writes SANA.
Meetings at the United Nations, criticism of the US presence, the Nasib Border Crossing and
an attack in Gaziantep. Catch up on everything that happened in Syria over the weekend.
In an interview with Russia Today, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem accused the US of working with Islamic State fighters to prolong the crisis in Syria writes SANA.
As part of the agreement, rebel groups are moving heavy weapons 15 to 20 kilometers from the demilitarized zone, although some points of the agreement have been contentious for both sides writes Etihad Press.
The two sides discussed the ongoing situation in Syria, the Idleb agreement and ways to ensure a full political transition writes The Syrian National Coalition.
According to a statement, the purpose of the meeting was to secure the proper licences needed to work in regime controlled areas reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The objective of the International Coalition was to defeat and eradicate the Islamic State, but many attacks have also killed civilians reports SANA.
A number of senior officials in the Syrian Air Force have formed a commission, at the request of the Russians, to uncover how a Russian plane was shot down writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Prime Minister Imad Khamis welcomed a delegation from Iran to discuss economic relations and activating investment projects writes The Syria Times.
Despite recently increased tensions with Russia, Israel has said that it will continue to target Iranian military positions in Syria reports Anadolu Agency.
As part of the 2nd Syrian Media Festival, Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad and advisor Bouthaina Shaaban reiterated the strong relationship with Russia and their commitment to fight terrorism writes Al-Watan.
When the regime took control of northern Homs in May, they promised that students would be able to return to their studies, but so far, pupils have not been able to return writes Hurriya Press.
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN has accused western countries of refusing to contribute economic and humanitarian aid reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Iran’s relationship with Syria has pushed the country down a particular path, but it is still possible to change course writes Al-Arabiya.
As part of the reconstruction process, the government has agreed to a number of zoning plans for districts in Homs writes Hurriya Press.
Many residents are pleased that the regime assault on Idleb has been postponed, but remain wary of Russian promises reports Alsouria Net.
The head of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) in Syria has called on the country to assist in criminal proceedings writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Bassam Sabbagh has questioned why Israel remains outside The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, stating that it poses a great risk to the region reports SANA.
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