More Civilians Killed in Turkish Airstrikes in Syria despite Ceasefire
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least five civilians were killed during Turkish airstrikes in northern Syria on Friday while sporadic clashes continue with Kurdish forces despite a ceasefire announced earlier.
Japan Not to Join Any US Coalition in Mideast Waters
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japan said on Friday it will not join any US coalition to protect merchant vessels in Middle Eastern waterways, but will instead send a separate force of ships and planes to guard ships supplying Japan from the key oil-producing region.
Syria: Turkish Aggression Outcome of Expansionist Ambitions of Erdogan Regime
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned the Turkish military onslaught against the Kurdish people north of the Arab country and described the aggression as the outcome of the expansionist ambitions and illusions of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government.
Erdogan Throws Trump’s Letter in the Bin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump warned Recep Tayyip Erdogan "don't be a fool!" in a letter about Turkey's incursion into Syria that was reportedly dismissed by the Turkish president.
Russia: Syrian Army Takes Full Control of Manbij
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Syrian army has taken full control of the city of Manbij and all surrounding towns, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
US 7,000 Miles Away, Not Responsible for Protecting Kurds: Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and other countries should be responsible for protecting the US-allied Kurds in northern Syria against a Turkish incursion, not the US which is “7,000 miles away” from Syria.
Syrian Forces Enter Northeastern Towns after Deal with Kurds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Syrian army troops entered Tabqah, Ain Issa and Tel Tamer in northeastern Syria after the Damascus government reached an agreement with Kurds in the region to deploy troops in the area, state media reported.
Yemeni Forces Target Saudi Coalition Drone in Hudaydah
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A military drone of the Saudi-led coalition has been intercepted and targeted while flying in the skies over Yemen's western province of Hudaydah.
Daesh Militants Break Out of Syrian Prison Camp after Turkish Shelling
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Detained members of the Daesh (ISIL/ISIS) terrorist group managed to escape from a Kurdish-run prison in northeastern Syria on Friday after Turkish shelling hit the area.
US Says Deploying More Forces to Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Pentagon announced Friday it was bolstering US forces in Saudi Arabia after Riyadh asked for reinforcements following the September 14 attacks on Saudi oil plants which Washington blames on Iran.
World Reacts to Turkey’s Offensive in Northeast Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The World reacted to the Turkish offensive in northern Syria as there are fears it could threaten regional security and allow for the revival of Daesh (ISIL or ISIS).
Turkey Says Its Forces Pushing Deeper into Northeast Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish commandos pushed deeper into Syrian territory east of the Euphrates river on the second day of an offensive against Kurdish militia, as a withdrawal by US forces opened up a dangerous new phase in the region’s eight-year-old conflict.
UAE Pulls 200 Troops from Yemen's Aden: Witnesses
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Arab Emirates pulled some of its forces from Yemen’s southern port of Aden on Tuesday, officials and witnesses said.
Erdogan's Military Forces Begin Offensive into Northern Syria: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Turkish military has started an offensive against Kurdish-led militias in northeastern Syrian border areas.
US Not Trustworthy At All, Betrays Own Allies: Nasrallah
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The secretary-general of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement warned against placing trust in the United States, emphasizing that Washington cannot be trusted at all as it betrays own allies in a surreptitious way and does not stand committed to any agreement.
Yemeni Fighter with a Rifle Captures Saudi Armored Vehicle (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A video footage has been released showing a Yemeni Ansarullah movement fighter armed with only an AK47 rifle capturing a Saudi military vehicle during an operation this week.
West Suffered Defeat in Syria: Ex-Czech Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Vladimir Votapek, the former Czech diplomat highlighted that the West has suffered defeat in Syria, especially due to Syrian army achievements against terrorists.
Turkish Forces Amass near Syrian Border Town
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish army forces amassed near the border town in north-eastern Syria on Monday evening, according to a report.
