Staffan de Mistura
UN Special Envoy for Syria
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View Timeline →News Summary for Thursday, September 8
The article provides a summary of significant news from Iran and the world on September 8, 2018, including sanctions impacting global oil reserves, allegations against…
Iran: We Will Leave Syria Whenever Syria Wants Us to
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that Iranian military forces will leave Syria at the request of the Syrian government once their objectives are met. This…
Syrian Government Accuses Assad's Opponents of Sabotaging Geneva Peace Talks
The Syrian government, represented by Bashar al-Jaafari, has accused the opposition of sabotaging peace talks in Geneva, emphasizing a focus on combating terrorism. The opposition…
Continued Attacks by Hezbollah and Syrian Army Around Damascus 'Without Major Advances'
The Syrian army and Hezbollah continue attacks around Damascus without significant advances, while Turkish officials cite ceasefire violations as a major obstacle to upcoming peace…
John Kerry Calls for Halt to All Military Flights in Northern Syria for Humanitarian Aid
John Kerry called for a halt to military flights in northern Syria to facilitate humanitarian aid during a UN Security Council meeting. The ongoing conflict…
Aid to Starving Syrians Delayed
Aid to famine-stricken Syrians has been delayed due to technical issues, with reports of deaths from starvation among besieged populations. The situation is critical as…