SDSs from Iraq, Syria, and Saudi Arabia may enter Iran

TEHRAN - Ahad Vazifeh, head of the national center for drought and crisis management, has said new sources of sand and dust storms, originating from Iraq, Syria, and Saudi Arabia may enter Iran.

By Martin Love

Ruminations about the changes underway…

Any American voice may not count for much in most of Asia and especially in West Asia and that is quite understandable. Anyone in Iran or now in Iran’s neighboring Arab countries have an unquestionable right to question Americans and the government in Washington for countless misdeeds over the last 30 years around divide and conquer policies and actions that have created rampant chaos and misery that never, ever should have been meted out by Washington and its allies wherever.

CIA chief frustrated over Saudi deal with Iran

TEHRAN – CIA Director William Burns has expressed frustration to Saudi officials over the kingdom's agreement to restore ties with Iran, which was brokered by China in March, according to sources who spoke to the Wall Street Journal.

Iranian, Saudi, Iraqi and Syrian ambassadors to Oman hold joint meeting

TEHRAN – The ambassadors of Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria to Oman held a four-way meeting, according to the Atheer news website, IRNA reported on Tuesday. 

Game-change in Syria: Iran to boost air defense

TEHRAN- Hamzeh Qalandari, Iran’s deputy defense minister for international affairs, has reiterated Tehran’s dedication to the safety of friendly nations, stating that Tehran sees it as its “obligation” to support the development of Syria’s air defense capabilities in order to fend off Israeli strikes on the country.

Mass funerals held for military advisers martyred in Syria

TEHRAN- Two military advisors from Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) who were martyred in an Israeli bombing last week near the Syrian capital Damascus were mourned by tens of thousands of people during their funeral procession.

Israel at its darkest time in history: Islamic body

TEHRAN- The World Assembly of Islamic Awakening has harshly denounced the assassination of two military advisers from Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in an Israeli bombing near Damascus, noting that the Tel Aviv regime is at its darkest moment in its history.

Iran, Russia, Turkey, Syria hold joint meeting in Moscow

TEHRAN – Diplomats from Iran, Syria, Turkey, and Russia held a joint meeting in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Syria.

Funeral procession for military advisor Milad Heidari

A funeral procession was held on Monday afternoon for Milad Heidrai, an IRGC military advisor who was martyred in an Israeli air strike on Syria on Friday.

A new chapter begins in the region: Middle East Eye

TEHRAN - In a commentary posted on Middle East Eye website, it is said that after years of bitter hostilities and escalating crises between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the era of diplomacy and wisdom has now arrived.

Iran, Russia, Damascus review political, international developments surrounding Syria

TEHRAN- Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Sousan and Iranian senior adviser to foreign minister for special political affairs Ali Asghar Khaji have discussed the most recent topics pertaining to bilateral relations as well as political and global events surrounding Syria.

Two IRGC members martyred in Syria

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced Sunday that a second IRGC officer who had sustained injuries during Israel’s Friday attack against Syria has got martyred.

Iran facilitates residence for Iraqi, Lebanese, Yemeni, and Syrian students

TEHRAN - The Ministry of Science has facilitated residence for university students from Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, and Syria.

Iran sends 16th batch of humanitarian aid to quake-ravaged Syria

TEHRAN- After the terrible earthquakes that struck northern Syria and its neighbor Turkey last month, Iran deployed its 16th flight, delivering humanitarian assistance to Syria.

Saudi FM: ‘We are open to dialogue with Iran’

TEHRAN - Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has said that his country is “open” for talks with Iran.

Iran defense chief condemns aggression against Syria territorial integrity

TEHRAN – Iran’s top defense official voiced support for Syria’s territorial integrity in a meeting with his Syrian counterpart in Tehran on Sunday.

Iran lauds visit by top Arab legislators to Syria

TEHRAN - A recent trip by Arab parliament speakers and senior legislators to Syria is a positive step toward Islamic solidarity, Iran says, emphasizing that dialogue and regional approaches can solve the woes in the region.

Iran to possibly provide Syria with indigenous air defense system

TEHRAN- Iranian and Syrian military authorities have agreed to deploy missile systems to Damascus in order to strengthen the Arab nation’s air defenses in the face of an upsurge in Israeli airstrikes.

Iran sends 13th humanitarian aid for quake-hit Syria

TEHRAN- The 13th plane delivering Islamic Republic of Iran’s relief supplies to Syria’s earthquake victims arrived in the country on Saturday.

By Mehdi Zare, professor at Earthquake Prediction Center, IIEES

Where and when next major earthquakes may occur?

TEHRAN - The occurrence of earthquakes on February 6, 2023, Mw7.8 and Mw7.5 in southern Turkey and northern Syria, on the northwestern border of the Arabian plate and at the point of collision with the Anatolian block (Eurasian plate), and the occurrence of the earthquake on 12 November 2017 in Sarpole Zahab in the basement of Folded Zagros belt in Iran, Mw7.3 has raised the important question of where and when the next major earthquakes may occur on this border and around the Arabian Plate.

Iran lambasts Israeli raid on Syria

TEHRAN - The Israeli regime’s deadly aerial assault on the Syrian capital Damascus was sharply denounced by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday.

Syria grateful for Iran's aids to quake-hit regions

TEHRAN – Syrian Health Minister Hassan Muhammad Al-Ghabash has thanked Iran for providing aid to people affected by the recent devastating earthquake.

Iran envoy meets Syria deputy FM 

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Syria Mehd Sobhani has met with Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Sosan, IRNA reported. 

Resistance movement prays for quake-hit citizens

The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has sent 32 rescue teams to Syria and Turkey to help the quake-stricken citizens in the two countries. The photo reads “the resistance movement is praying for you”.

Iran sends another humanitarian package to quake-hit Syria, Turkey

TEHRAN- The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said Turkey has received another shipment of relief supplies for those living in the earthquake-affected areas in Syria and Turkey.