Iran watching Syrian militants’ proximity to Israel for potential ties: spox

TEHRAN – Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokesperson for the Iranian government, underscored Iran's watchful approach to the changing dynamics in Syria during her weekly press briefing on Tuesday, noting that the proximity of Syrian armed groups to the Israeli regime serves as a vital factor in Tehran's strategic calculations.

'Iran's power remains undiminished': IRGC Chief

TEHRAN – In a recent closed session of the Iranian Parliament, Major General Hossein Salami, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), reaffirmed the country's steadfast influence in West Asia, despite the region's volatile dynamics.

Iran urges UN to condemn militant attacks on diplomatic premises in Syria

TEHRAN – Iran has called on the United Nations and the Security Council to take decisive action against attacks by militants on its diplomatic and consular missions in Syria.

China calls for 'political solution' to restore stability in Syria

China's Foreign Ministry on Monday called for a "political solution" to be found in Syria as soon as possible to restore stability and order, after armed groups seized the Syrian capital over the weekend and President Bashar Assad left the country.

Closed parliamentary session reviews Iran’s strategy in Astana talks following Syrian crisis

TEHRAN – In a closed parliamentary session on Monday, Iranian lawmakers convened to discuss the escalating crisis in Syria and the future of the Astana peace process, following significant advances by militant groups.

Araghchi: Syrian crisis result of US-Israeli scheme, army's unexpected frailty

TEHRAN – In a televised interview, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attributed the recent fall of the Syrian government to a covert plan orchestrated by the United States and the Israeli regime.

Former IRGC chief warns external powers aiming to destabilize Syria

TEHRAN – A former chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has weighed in on the unfolding crisis in Syria.

Militants in Syria deny intent to target holy sites: IRIB

TEHRAN – An Iranian national television journalist has reported that militant groups in Syria have pledged not to launch any attacks against key religious sites, including the sacred shrines of Sayyida Zainab and Sayyida Ruqayyah.

Families of Iranian advisors martyred in Syria issue statement on Arab country’s developments

TEHRAN – The families of Iranian military advisors who were martyred in Syria during the rise of terrorism in the 2010s, known as "Holy Shrine defenders," have issued a statement regarding the recent collapse of the Syrian government. 

Iran's ambassador to Syria explains reasons behind Syrian government's collapse

TEHRAN – Hossein Akbari, Iran’s Ambassador to Syria, explained in a televised interview the reasons behind the Sunday collapse of the Syrian government, which failed to counter an armed insurgency that started late November. 

Iran on Syria: People will decide the future

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has reiterated its commitment to respecting Syria's unity, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity, emphasizing that the determination of Syria’s future rests solely with its people.

Iranian diplomats left Syria before assault on Damascus embassy, foreign ministry tells Tehran Times

TEHRAN - Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, informed the Tehran Times on Sunday that Iranian diplomats at Tehran's embassy in Damascus had evacuated the premises prior to an assault by unknown individuals early that morning.

Iran denies embassy evacuation in Syria amid rising terrorism

Tehran – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has categorically denied recent Western media reports suggesting the evacuation of its embassy staff from Damascus amidst escalating violence in Syria.

Erdogan appears to support HTS offensive 

Hezbollah chief: US and Israel behind efforts to fragment Syria

The secretary general of Hezbollah said on Thursday that efforts to break apart Syria are being led by the US and Israel, who are backing the "Takfiri" groups on the ground that took over Aleppo.

Iranian, Iraqi and Syrian foreign minister to gather in Baghdad Friday

TEHRAN - The foreign ministers of Iran, Iraq and Syria will meet in Baghdad on Friday to assess the attacks by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants to the northwestern cities in Syria, a source told Al Mayadeen TV.

Turkey received ‘clear message’ on Syria, foreign ministry spox says after FM’s Ankara visit

TEHRAN – In remarks made on Tuesday, Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the Islamic Republic's unwavering stance against terrorism in the region.