January 2016
Three Explosions in Damascus Leave at Least 45 Dead
Three explosions in Damascus, claimed by ISIS, have resulted in at least 45 deaths and 40 injuries, occurring near a significant Shia shrine. This violence…
US Welcomes Syrian Opposition's Decision to Participate in Geneva Talks
The US has welcomed the Syrian opposition's decision to participate in the Geneva peace talks, emphasizing the need for humanitarian aid and the implementation of…
24 Baha'is in Golestan Province Sentenced to 193 Years in Prison
Twenty-four Baha'i citizens in Golestan Province have been sentenced to a total of 193 years in prison for their membership in the Baha'i community. This…
Biden Emphasizes Intensified Efforts to Push Back ISIS from the Turkish Border
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden announced a joint effort with Turkey to combat ISIS along the Turkish-Syrian border, emphasizing military options if peace talks fail.…
UN: Syrian Peace Talks Likely to be Delayed
The UN has announced that the Syrian peace talks scheduled for January 25 are likely to be delayed by a few days due to logistical…
Defense Ministers of Seven Main Countries in Anti-ISIS Coalition to Meet
Defense ministers from the U.S., France, and five other countries are meeting in Paris to discuss strategies against ISIS and the situation in Libya. This…
De Mistura: Tensions Between Tehran and Riyadh Will Not Affect the Resolution of the Syrian Crisis
UN envoy Stefan de Mistura reported assurances from both Iran and Saudi Arabia that their diplomatic tensions will not hinder the Syrian peace process. The…