Iran’s human rights chief decries Israeli airstrike on Syrian hospital as war crime

TEHRAN – The Iranian representative at the UN High Council for Human Rights has described Israel's airstrike on the Iranian Red Crescent's humanitarian aid facility located at the Syrian-Lebanese border as a war crime and a violation of international humanitarian law.

Unfazed by Israeli attacks, IRCS to set up another field hospital in Lebanon

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is planning to set up another hospital in Lebanon after the Zionist regime targeted a field hospital set up by the IRCS in an airstrike on Friday.

Smotrich says Israel must extend into Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, and S. Arabia

Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has advocated for the creation of a Jewish state that would encompass all Palestinian territories and neighboring Arab territories, including the Syrian capital of Damascus. 

IRGC says no Iranian killed in Israeli airstrike on Damascus

TEHRAN – Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has denied reports that Iranian military advisors were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Damascus on October 8th. 

Syrian media delegation visits Tehran Times office to discuss cooperation

TEHRAN – A delegation of journalists from different Syrian media organizations paid a visit to the Tehran Times office in Tehran.

Zarif denounces Israel’s ‘unparalleled criminality’ in Gaza 

TEHRAN- Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs characterized the actions of the Zionist regime in Gaza as a manifestation of genocide and global corruption.

IRCS sets up field hospital on Lebanon-Syria border

TEHRAN –Following ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the Iranian Red Crescent Society has set up a field hospital on the border of Lebanon and Syria.

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Araqchi visits Lebanon, Syria as Israel continues to bombard region without abatement

TEHRAN – The plane carrying Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi landed at Beirut's airport on Friday, while the site was still reeling from earlier airstrikes by the Israeli regime targeting nearby areas.

IRGC confirms martyrdom of military advisor in Israeli airstrike on Syria

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the martyrdom of Majid Divani, a military advisor from Khorramshahr, Iran, following an Israeli airstrike on Syria.

Israeli raids force 100,000 to flee Lebanon for Syria

At least 100,000 people have crossed from Lebanon into Syria fleeing Israel’s bombardment, the UN refugee agency’s chief said.

IRGC denies reports of casualties in Syria

TEHRAN- The head of the Intelligence Protection Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has stated that there have been no recent attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran's positions in Syria. 

Tehran denies claims of IRGC advisors' casualties in Syria

TEHRAN- The Iranian embassy in Syria has responded to assertions made by certain Israeli media outlets, clarifying that no Iranian advisors were injured or captured during Israel's bombing of Masyaf, Syria.

Iran demands lifting of U.S. sanctions against Syria

TEHRAN- Iran’s permanent representative and ambassador to the United Nations in New York has emphasized Iran's demand for the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, asserting that these unilateral actions serve as a means of collective punishment for the Syrian populace. 

Iranian handicrafts make their mark on intl. markets

TEHRAN — Iranian handicrafts continue to gain recognition in global markets, with exports to countries around the world, according to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Turkey seeks Iran’s involvement in Syria normalization efforts: envoy

TEHRAN– In an interview with Iranian media, Hicabi Kirlangic, the Turkish ambassador to Tehran, has emphasized the importance of Iran's involvement in Turkey's efforts to normalize relations with Syria. 

IRGC officer martyred in U.S.-led airstrike in Syria, IRGC chief confirms

TEHRAN– A senior military adviser with the Aerospace Division of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has succumbed to injuries sustained during a recent U.S.-led airstrike in Syria, according to an official statement.

Iran denounces Israeli actions, pledges decisive response

TEHRAN – Iran's acting foreign minister, Ali Baqeri Kani, has issued a stern warning against Israel's destabilizing activities in the West Asia region, vowing that the Islamic Republic will not permit Israel to manipulate regional stability and security for its own illegitimate objectives.

Kuwait seeking to reopen embassy in Syria

Kuwait is looking to reopen its embassy in the Syrian capital, Damascus, 13 years after closing the embassy down in the wake of the Syrian foreign-backed militancy and the Arab League’s decision to suspend Syria’s membership, it has been reported. Many other states closed their embassies as a result of the Arab League decision.

Italy appoints ambassador to Syria in latest sign of European thaw

Italy will soon send an ambassador to Syria, the country’s top diplomat said on Friday, in a boost for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in his quest for international legitimacy as well as Italy's efforts to stop migration into Europe.

Visa waiver program lifts Iran’s tourism, expert says

TEHRAN - Hormatollah Rafiei, the director of the Association of Iranian Travel Agencies, stated that Iran’s new unilateral visa waiver strategy has significantly boosted the tourism sector.

Erdogan to invite Assad for talks to restore Turkey-Syria ties

Turkey will extend an invitation to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "any time" for possible talks to restore relations between the two neighbors, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday.

Damascus exhibiting capabilities of Iranian universities

TEHRAN –An exhibition showcasing the scientific capabilities of Iranian universities is being held in Damascus, Syria.

Iran vows retaliation against Israel for assassination of advisor in Syria

TEHRAN – The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, has vowed revenge against Israel for the killing of an IRGC military adviser in a recent airstrike on Syria's Aleppo.

Iran’s acting FM meets Assad, says resistance is vital to prevent tensions

TEHRAN – The acting Foreign Minister of Iran has delved into talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, emphasizing resistance as the fundamental way to successfully prevent regional tensions.

Problems sometimes can be solved with missiles, other times with negotiation: Raisi

President says ‘Operation True Promise’ is clear manifestation of revolutionary rationality

TEHRAN - President Ebrahim Raisi asserted in a televised interview on Tuesday night that “Operation True Promise” was a clear manifestation of “revolutionary rationality” and a beautiful manifestation of the cooperation of the battlefield and diplomacy.

Raisi felicitates Syria on National Day

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi congratulated the Syrian Arab Republic on its national day in a message to his Syrian counterpart on Monday.

‘U.S., West need to stop applying double standards to Israeli terrorist acts’

TEHRAN- According to Iran’s top human rights official, the West and the United States have to quit treating Israel’s terrorist attacks differently and applying different rules to them.

Art Bureau exhibition showcases photos of Syrian people after war

TEHRAN- A photo exhibition titled “Return; photos of life after the war in Syria” opened on Sunday at the Iran Photographers Gallery No. 2, based in Art Bureau in Tehran.

Syria puts ground-to-air defense systems on high alert

Citing army sources, Reuters reported that Syria has put its Russian-made Pantsir ground-to-air defense systems on high alert around the capital Damascus and major bases in the event of Israeli strikes.