National unity is Iran’s strongest shield against enemy’s aggression: Parliament speaker

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has emphasized the critical role of national unity in safeguarding Iran against future acts of aggression, particularly in light of the recent joint Israeli-American assault on the country.

Iran condemns EU’s ‘moral hypocrisy’ on Israeli aggression against Syria

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has issued a scathing critique of the European Union’s response to the Israeli regime’s latest airstrikes in Syria, denouncing Brussels for “gaslighting at its finest” by characterizing the attacks as merely 'escalating strikes' rather than acts of aggression.

Iran slams Israeli strikes on Syria as HTS normalization efforts are put to question

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a condemnation Tuesday of the Israeli regime’s intensified military assaults across southern Syria, denouncing the latest airstrikes near Damascus and Sweida as “continuous violations of international law” designed to fracture Syrian sovereignty and empower sectarian militias.

Israel launches strikes on Syrian forces, citing Druze protection

In a joint statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Security Minister Israel Katz announced that they have instructed the occupation military to launch strikes against Syrian government forces, citing attacks on members of the Druze community in Syria, Al Mayadeen reported.

Syria, Azerbaijan renew ties amid secret talks with Israel

Azerbaijan and Syria took steps toward restoring bilateral relations on 13 July, with both countries' leaders pledging enhanced cooperation, particularly in the energy sector, amid talks between Syrian and Israeli officials in the Azeri capital, according to Cradle.

UK re-establishes relations with Syria after 14 years

The UK has fully re-established relations with Syria 14 years after severing ties with the former government of Bashar al-Assad, MEE reported.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Best time for US to impose normalization between Damascus and Tel Aviv

BEIRUT — During a Security Council session on Syria, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Dorothy Shea called on the Syrian government to take a series of political and security steps, most notably initiating talks with the Israeli entity.

Netanyahu asks US to broker Israel-Syria negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. envoy Tom Barrack he's interested in negotiating with the new Syrian government, with the U.S. serving as mediator, Axios quoted two Israeli officials as saying.

Iraqi FM urges stability, inclusivity in Syria

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has emphasized the critical need for stability, security, and an inclusive political process in Syria following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, stating that all groups and factions must be involved in shaping the Arab nation’s future.

Trump meets Syria’s al-Sharaa in Riyadh 

United States President Donald Trump says Washington is considering the normalization of ties with Damascus after he met Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the first such encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

HTS extremism gives chance to Israel to lure Syrian Druze

BEIRUT — To serve its project of dismantling the fabric of West Asia’s minorities and to accelerate its Israelization project, Israel has been exploiting the Druze since October 7, 2023, by enticing them to abandon their Syrian identity and join the so-called “State of Israel”. 

Macron to host Syria's al-Sharaa

French President Emmanuel Macron will host Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday for the former terrorist leader’s first European visit, the French presidency told AFP.

Israel strikes near Syria's presidential palace

Israel’s air force struck near Syria’s presidential palace early Friday after warning Syrian authorities not to march toward villages inhabited by members of a minority sect in southern Syria, AP reported.

Restoring Syria’s sovereignty is key to lasting peace: Iran UN envoy

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support for a sovereign, stable, and united Syria—free from terrorism, foreign occupation, and external interference.