November 2016
Iran in Syria; New Confessions, Unanswered Questions
The article discusses Iran's military involvement in Syria, particularly the support for Assad's regime, as revealed by recent statements from senior Iranian military officials. It…
UK Prime Minister: Pressure Must Be Applied on Russia to Change Its Behavior
UK Prime Minister Theresa May emphasized the need for international pressure on Russia to change its behavior in Syria, particularly regarding the bombing of civilians.…
Initial Agreements Between Russia and Iran to Abolish Group Tourism Visa Requirements
Russia and Iran have reached preliminary agreements to abolish group tourism visa requirements, with plans for further discussions in the coming months. This initiative aims…
Trump Nominates South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
Donald Trump has nominated Nikki Haley, the Governor of South Carolina and a former critic of his, as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.…
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights Says Rebels Preventing Escape of Dozens of Civilians from Aleppo
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that rebels in eastern Aleppo are blocking civilians from fleeing to safety amid ongoing government attacks. Nearly 100…
Reuters: Russia Smuggles Aviation Fuel to Syria from European Waters
Russia is reportedly smuggling aviation fuel to Syria via European waters, despite EU sanctions. This activity involves ships flagged under Russia and possibly other nations,…
The Number of Iranian Forces Killed in the Syrian Civil War Exceeds 'One Thousand'
The head of Iran's Martyrs Foundation announced that over a thousand Iranian forces have been killed in the Syrian civil war, indicating a significant increase…
Obama: I am not optimistic about resolving the Syrian crisis in the near future
President Obama expressed skepticism about resolving the Syrian crisis soon, attributing difficulties to Russian and Iranian support for Assad. He emphasized the importance of U.S.…
John Bolton: The Only Long-Term Solution for Iran is 'Regime Change'
John Bolton advocates for U.S. support of regime change in Iran, labeling the current government as a major threat to peace in the Middle East.…
Phone Conversation Between Putin and Trump on 'Ways to Improve Relations' and 'Syria'
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed improving U.S.-Russia relations and the Syria crisis during a phone call. Trump expressed a desire for strong ties with…
Senior Commander of the IRGC: The U.S. Destroyed Iran's Ground-to-Ground Weapon Factory in Aleppo
The commander of the IRGC announced that U.S. forces have destroyed an Iranian ground-to-ground weapon factory in Aleppo, Syria, accusing the U.S. of aiming to…
Death of IRIB Journalist Coincides with Syrian Forces' Advance in Western Aleppo
Mohsen Khazaei, an Iranian journalist, was killed while reporting in Aleppo as Syrian government forces made significant territorial gains against opposition fighters. The incident highlights…
Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces: We Established Missile Manufacturing Industry in Aleppo
Iran's military chief announced the establishment of a missile manufacturing industry in Aleppo, Syria, which produced missiles used against Israel in the 2006 conflict. This…
Syrian Army Reports 'Significant Advance' in Aleppo; Rebels Say Battle Continues
The Syrian Army claims a major victory in Aleppo by capturing the strategic 1070 Complex, while rebels insist fighting continues. This development marks a significant…
Soleimani's Successor: We Are Seeking Commanders to Impose Iran's Will in the Syrian War
Ismail Qaani, the deputy commander of Iran's Quds Force, emphasized the need for strong commanders to impose Iran's will in the ongoing Syrian war, declaring…
Trump Advisors Promise More Sanctions Against Iran
Trump's advisors have promised increased sanctions against Iran if he wins the presidency, emphasizing stronger U.S.-Israel ties and labeling Iran as a terrorist supporter. This…
Khamenei, Salman, Assad, and Erdogan Among 'Enemies of Press Freedom'
Reporters Without Borders has identified Khamenei, Salman, Assad, and Erdogan as enemies of press freedom, highlighting the severe repression of journalists in their countries. The…
Britain: We Will Address Banking Concerns to Develop Trade with Iran
The UK Trade Minister Liam Fox announced efforts to address banking concerns to enhance trade relations with Iran, emphasizing the growth of transactions since the…
John Kirby: The U.S. Position on Assad's Resignation Has Not Changed
U.S. State Department spokesperson John Kirby reaffirmed that the U.S. position on Bashar Assad's resignation has not changed, insisting he will not play a role…