UN Security Council must compel Israel to stop aggression on Syrian soil: Iran envoy

An Iranian envoy to the United Nations (UN) has called on the Security Council to pressure Israel to stop its violation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity amid the regime’s constant aggression on Syrian soil.

President Rouhani says US can no longer dictate policies to regional countries

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the US has no longer any influence on relations between countries in the region, stressing Washington will no longer be able to dictate its policies to regional states. Rouhani made remarks at Mehrabad International Airport on Wednesday before leaving for Ankara for an official two-day visit at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Rouhani slams the US’s withdrawal from the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal

US destructive policy fuels Syria crisis, says Iran Foreign Ministry

Iran has denounced a US plan to set up a militant force near Syria’s border with Turkey as “blatant interference” in the Arab country’s domestic affairs, urging Washington to reverse its “destructive” policies in the Middle East.

Iranian, Russian and Turkish presidents hold trilateral meeting

The Wednesday talks between Hassan Rouhani, Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan come as Iran, Russia and Turkey are acting as the guarantors of a ceasefire that took effect in Syria late last year.

Iranian capital hosts tripartite summit

The presidents of Russia and Azerbaijan, Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev, on Wednesday took part in the summit with their Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani.

Lebanese military set to launch anti- Daesh operation

More than 3,000 Lebanese troops are expected to take part in the upcoming campaign to rid the border regions of Takfiri elements.

Iran, Russia vow anti-terror efforts

Iran and Russia have once again emphasized their determination to continue joint efforts aimed at boosting the fight against the Takfiri terrorist groups wreaking havoc in Syria.