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At least 1 dead in reported Israeli strike on ‘civilian plastic warehouse’ in Syria’s Latakia

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021By Editor

Explosions could be heard in the Syrian coastal cities of Latakia and Tartus, where Russian forces are based, as air defenses reportedly responded to Israeli missiles striking further inland, the state news agency SANA has said. … Read More >At least 1 dead in reported Israeli strike on ‘civilian plastic warehouse’ in Syria’s Latakia

Syrian President Signs Decree on General Amnesty

Posted on May 3, 2021May 3, 2021By Editor

Syrian President Bashar Assad has signed a decree on general amnesty in the country for crimes committed before 2 May, the leader’s office said on Sunday. … Read More >Syrian President Signs Decree on General Amnesty

Pentagon probe into fears of Russian ‘energy weapon’ attacks on soldiers in Syria reportedly finds symptoms down to food poisoning

Posted on May 1, 2021By Editor

When US Marines stationed in Syria mysteriously fell ill, American officials were quick to suspect a shadowy Russian energy weapon was behind it. However, a probe by military chiefs has now revealed the culprit was dodgy rations. … Read More >Pentagon probe into fears of Russian ‘energy weapon’ attacks on soldiers in Syria reportedly finds symptoms down to food poisoning

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John Kerry Under Fire Over Allegedly Telling Zarif About Israel Striking Syria ‘at Least 200 Times’

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021By Editor

Syria has repeatedly called the international community’s attention to the airstrikes reportedly committed by the IDF on its territory. Generally, Tel-Aviv refrains from commenting on these reports. … Read More >John Kerry Under Fire Over Allegedly Telling Zarif About Israel Striking Syria ‘at Least 200 Times’

Top Iranian General Vows to ‘Bring Israel to Its Senses’ if Tel Aviv Continues to Target Syrian Soil

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021By Editor

Over the past few years, Israel has conducted a spate of airstrikes on Syrian soil, which Tel Aviv says are aimed at countering the alleged Iranian military presence in the country. … Read More >Top Iranian General Vows to ‘Bring Israel to Its Senses’ if Tel Aviv Continues to Target Syrian Soil

‘DRONE ATTACK’ leaves Iranian tanker ablaze off Syrian coast – reports

Posted on April 25, 2021April 25, 2021By Editor

A suspected drone attack left an oil tanker ablaze off the coast of Syria, the country’s state media said. The tanker was reportedly of Iranian origin. … Read More >‘DRONE ATTACK’ leaves Iranian tanker ablaze off Syrian coast – reports

IDF: Surface-to-Air Missile Launched From Syria Was Not Intercepted

Posted on April 24, 2021April 24, 2021By Editor

Earlier, the Syrian state-run SANA media outlet reported that Syrian air defence systems repelled an Israeli rocket attack near the capital of Damascus. … Read More >IDF: Surface-to-Air Missile Launched From Syria Was Not Intercepted

Syrian air defenses repel ‘Israeli aggression’ as IDF launches attack in response to missile landing near Israeli nuclear reactor

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

Syria’s air defenses responded to an Israeli attack in the Damascus countryside, according to state media. The report comes after a blast near Israel’s nuclear plant, which IDF pinned on a missile launched from Syria. … Read More >Syrian air defenses repel ‘Israeli aggression’ as IDF launches attack in response to missile landing near Israeli nuclear reactor

As chemical weapons watchdog’s credibility crumbles, OPCW member states strip Syria’s voting rights

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

Syria has been stripped of most of its rights at the global chemical weapons watchdog for alleged breaches. The OPCW stands accused of suppressing facts reported by its own inspectors in Syria for political purposes. … Read More >As chemical weapons watchdog’s credibility crumbles, OPCW member states strip Syria’s voting rights

Syria’s long-time ruler, Bashar Assad, submits candidacy for upcoming presidential election

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

The Syrian president has put his name forward to run for a fourth term as the country’s leader in an election planned for May 26. The election has been widely criticized by opposition leaders and the US. … Read More >Syria’s long-time ruler, Bashar Assad, submits candidacy for upcoming presidential election