Iran unveils a new fighter jet
Iran unveiled a new fighter jet on Tuesday, state media reported, as tensions rise between Tehran and regional rivals over conflicts in the Middle East….
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Moscow says UN hampering Syria reconstruction
Russia’s foreign minister on Monday accused the UN of hampering the reconstruction of war-torn Syria, as the Moscow-backed Syrian regime calls on refugees to return…
Lebanese FM: No reason for Syria refugees to stay in Lebanon
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil has said parts of neighbouring Syria are peaceful and stable, adding that his country sees no reason for Syrian refugees to remain…
Britain to axe funding for scheme supporting Syrian opposition
The UK government is to end funding to a scheme to support the Syrian opposition, deeming the programmes now too risky to operate as the…
Talks urgently needed to avoid Idlib ‘bloodbath’, says UN
Negotiations are urgently needed to avert “a civilian bloodbath” in Syria’s last major rebel bastion Idlib, the United Nations said on Thursday, after regime forces…
The Guardian view on Iran and sanctions: the EU stands firm
Three years ago, the Guardian welcomed the Iran nuclear deal as a triumph of diplomacy. Though sceptics doubted its value, Iran has complied with its terms…
Syria’s Assad says Russian military needed in Syria long-term
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Thursday Russian forces were needed in the country long-term and for more than just fighting terrorism, Russian news agencies…
Dozens dead in ISIS suicide attacks on southern Syria
At least 40 people including civilians were killed in a string of ISIS suicide attacks against a regime-held area of southern Syria, a war monitor…
Israel shoots down Syrian warplane as Golan frontier heats up
Israel said it shot down a Syrian warplane that crossed into the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Tuesday, but Damascus said the jet was fired on…
Syria: Jordan informs Russia of White Helmets arrival
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the situation in Syria with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi over the phone, the ministry said on Sunday. Safadi…