August 2016
Russia Sends Olympic Medalists to Visit Military Base in Syria
A group of Russian Olympic athletes, including medalists, visited the Hmeimim airbase in Syria to support Russian soldiers and engage in tree planting. This visit…
Ahmad Shaheed's Request to Iran to Halt the Execution of 12 Prisoners
Ahmad Shaheed, the UN Special Rapporteur, has called on Iran to stop the imminent execution of 12 prisoners convicted of drug trafficking, highlighting concerns over…
Kerry: Some Details of the New Ceasefire Plan in Syria Need to Be Clarified
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the re-establishment of a ceasefire in Syria, identifying a clear path forward…
Putin Calls Ban on Paralympic Participation 'Unethical and Inhumane'
Vladimir Putin condemned the ban on Russian athletes from the Paralympics as unethical and announced plans to hold similar competitions in Russia. This situation highlights…
Iraqi Forces Reach 60 Kilometers South of Mosul with Liberation of Qayyarah Center
Iraqi forces have entered Qayyarah, 60 kilometers south of Mosul, as part of their operation to liberate the city from Islamic State militants. The operation…
Complete Capture of Hasakah by Syrian Kurds; Army and People's Defense Units Ceasefire
Syrian Kurdish forces have taken almost complete control of Hasakah after intense fighting with the Syrian army, leading to a ceasefire mediated by Russia. This…
Israeli President Visits Exhibition of Iranian Calligraphy and Modern Posters
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin visited an exhibition of Iranian calligraphy and modern posters with his grandchildren, highlighting cultural exchanges despite political tensions. The exhibition, titled…
Nojeh; A 'Strategic' Green Light to Foreign Boots
The Iranian government has allowed Russian military aircraft to operate from its territory for the first time since World War II, marking a significant shift…
The Image of Five-Year-Old Omran Forced Russia to Deny: We Do Not Target Residential Areas
The image of five-year-old Omran, injured in Aleppo, has prompted Russia to deny involvement in the airstrikes that caused his injuries. Russian officials claim the…
UN Welcomes Russia's Position on Accepting 48-Hour Ceasefire in Aleppo
Russia has announced support for a 48-hour ceasefire in Aleppo to facilitate humanitarian aid, which has been welcomed by UN envoy Stefan de Mistura. The…
UN Warns of Unprecedented Humanitarian Disaster in Aleppo
The UN warns of a severe humanitarian crisis in Aleppo, urging a ceasefire between Russia and the US. Heavy fighting has led to civilian casualties…
Shamkhani Confirms Deployment of Russian Bombers in Hamadan
Ali Shamkhani confirmed the deployment of Russian bombers in Hamadan, Iran, for operations in Syria against Assad's opponents. This strategic cooperation raises concerns about Iran's…
Syrian Opponents: Assad's Government Used Chemical Gas in Attack on City
Syrian opposition groups accuse the Assad government of using chemical weapons in an attack on Saraqib, resulting in multiple casualties. The situation highlights the ongoing…