March 2017
US Defense Secretary: Iran's Support for Terrorism Has Not Changed in the Past Five Years
US Defense Secretary James Mattis reiterated that Iran's support for terrorism has remained unchanged over the past five years, labeling it the largest supporter of…
Grenades, Lasers, Football
During a World Cup qualifying match between Iran and China, a homemade grenade was thrown onto the pitch, injuring an assistant referee and prompting concerns…
US Ambassador to the UN: Washington No Longer Emphasizes the Ouster of Bashar al-Assad
The US has shifted its stance on Bashar al-Assad, no longer prioritizing his removal but focusing on ending the Syrian civil war. Nikki Haley and…
UN: The Number of Syrian Refugees in the Region Exceeds 5 Million
The UN reports that the number of Syrian refugees has surpassed 5 million due to the ongoing civil war, which has now lasted longer than…
Associated Press: Uncertainty Surrounds Hundreds of Iranian Students Accepted to U.S. Universities
Hundreds of Iranian students accepted to U.S. universities face uncertainty about their ability to enter the U.S. due to Donald Trump's immigration orders. Most of…
Turkey Protests the Raising of the Kurdistan Region Flag on Government Buildings in Kirkuk
Turkey has protested the decision to raise the Kurdistan Region flag over government buildings in Kirkuk, warning against unilateral actions that could escalate tensions. The…
Syrian Democratic Forces: We Have Liberated the 'Tabqa' Base from ISIS Control
U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have liberated the Tabqa airbase from ISIS control, a strategic location near the Tabqa dam. This victory is significant for advancing…
Rouhani to Visit Moscow on Tuesday
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is set to visit Moscow for the first time, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Russia. During the visit, 15 cooperation…
United Nations: 400,000 People Trapped in Western Mosul
The UN reports that 400,000 civilians are trapped in western Mosul amid ongoing conflict between Iraqi forces and ISIS militants, facing severe shortages of food…
Tillerson: Defeating ISIS is the Top Priority for the U.S. in the Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson emphasized that defeating ISIS is the top priority for the U.S. in the Middle East during a meeting with…
An American Official Reports Unprecedented Air Operations Around Raqqa
U.S. forces and allied militants have launched an unprecedented air operation around Raqqa to seize a dam controlled by ISIS. Nearly 500 fighters have been…
UN: Syrian Government and Opponents to Participate in Geneva Peace Talks
The Syrian government and opposition groups have confirmed their participation in new peace talks in Geneva, aiming to address key issues such as governance and…
Attack on a Mosque in Syria Leaves at Least 42 Dead
An airstrike on a mosque in northwestern Syria killed at least 42 people during evening prayers, amidst ongoing airstrikes by Russian, Syrian, and U.S. forces…
A Court in Maryland Also Ruled Against Trump's Second Immigration Order
A federal judge in Maryland ruled against Trump's second immigration order, which bans travel from six predominantly Muslim countries, citing Trump's previous statements as evidence…
Federal Judge in Hawaii Suspends Trump's New Immigration Order
A federal judge in Hawaii has temporarily suspended Trump's new immigration order that bans citizens from Iran and five other countries from entering the U.S.…
Netherlands Warns Citizens About Traveling to Turkey
The Dutch government has issued a travel warning to its citizens regarding Turkey due to escalating diplomatic tensions following the Netherlands' prevention of Turkish officials…
UN: 2016 Was the Worst Year for Children in the Syrian Civil War
The UN reports that 2016 was the deadliest year for children in the Syrian civil war, with over 650 child fatalities and millions displaced. UNICEF…
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham Claims Responsibility for Damascus Explosions
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham has claimed responsibility for deadly explosions in Damascus that killed at least 74 people, primarily Iraqi pilgrims. The group targeted Iran-backed militants,…
UN Calls on Turkey to Investigate Hundreds of Killings in Kurdish Regions
The UN Human Rights Office has urged Turkey to investigate hundreds of killings and human rights violations in Kurdish regions amid rising violence. The report…
German Police: Seven Injured in Axe Attack on Passengers at Train Station
A 36-year-old man from Yugoslavia was arrested for an axe attack at a Düsseldorf train station, injuring seven people. The police are investigating the incident…
Hawaii's Official Lawsuit to Overturn Trump's New Immigration Order
Hawaii has filed a lawsuit against Trump's new immigration order, which temporarily bans entry from Iran and five other Muslim-majority countries. The state argues that…
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has fled Mosul and is hiding in the desert
U.S. and Iraqi officials believe that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has fled Mosul and is hiding in the desert as Iraqi forces continue operations…
Syrian Kurds Cut Raqqa-Deir ez-Zor Supply Route
U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish forces have cut the main supply route from Raqqa to Deir ez-Zor in their fight against ISIS, although ISIS still controls parts…
Iraqi Forces Take Control of Second Mosul Bridge
Iraqi forces have taken control of the second bridge in Mosul, advancing in their battle against ISIS with U.S. support. The fighting is concentrated in…
Trump to Sign New Entry Ban on Monday
President Trump is set to sign a new immigration order on Monday that is expected to modify the previous entry ban affecting citizens from several…
Injured Pilot of Downed Syrian Fighter Found in Turkey
An injured pilot from a Syrian fighter jet that crashed has been found in Turkey and is hospitalized. The incident raises questions about the circumstances…
International Red Cross: Evidence of Chemical Attack on Civilians in Mosul
The International Red Cross has reported that civilians in western Mosul have been exposed to chemical weapons amid ongoing clashes. This situation arises as Iraqi…
Al-Qaeda Confirms Death of Second-in-Command in US Airstrike
Al-Qaeda confirmed the death of its second-in-command, Abu Khayr al-Masri, in a US drone strike in Syria's Idlib. His death highlights the ongoing significance of…
Chinese Company ZTE to Pay Fine for Violating Iran Sanctions
The Chinese telecommunications company ZTE is nearing a settlement with the U.S. over violations of Iran sanctions, potentially involving hundreds of millions in fines. This…
Capture of the Last Road in West Mosul; ISIS Militants Surrounded
Iraqi forces, supported by the U.S., have captured the last road out of west Mosul, effectively surrounding ISIS militants. This development is crucial as it…
Pentagon is Investigating Reports of the Death of Al-Qaeda's Second-in-Command in Airstrike
The Pentagon is investigating reports of the death of Abu Khayr al-Masri, the second-in-command of Al-Qaeda, in a U.S. airstrike in Syria. His death, if…