Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad to Run for Re-Election in May
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian President Bashar Assad has announced his candidacy for the May 26 presidential election, according to Parliament Speaker Hammouda Sabbagh.
Al-Khalifa Regime Faces Widespread Int’l Criticism over Violations of Bahraini Prisoners' Rights
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The high level of violence against Bahraini detainees, political activists, and their families has caused growing criticism of the Al-Khalifa regime, as hundreds of violations have been reported and registered.
Some 200 Terrorists Killed in Russian Airstrike in Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Some 200 terrorists were killed and there were considerable material damages after a terrorist stronghold near the western Syrian city of Palmyra was bombed by Russian aircraft.
Historic Church in Minneapolis Burns amid Anti-Racism Protests (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – As protests rage ahead of a jury verdict in Derek Chauvin's murder trial, a century-old church in northeast Minneapolis caught fire and partially collapsed.
Palestinian Village Demolished by Israeli Forces Again
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli forces demolished a Palestinian Bedouin village in the southern Negev region again, according to a report.
Yemeni Forces Get Closer to Liberating Ma’rib: Defense Ministry
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemeni armed forces and allied Popular Committees fighters are set to encircle Ma’rib from the western and southern fronts in preparation for entering the strategic city, the country’s Defense Ministry said.
Israeli Police Clash with Palestinian Worshippers in Al-Quds (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli police clashed with Palestinian Muslim worshippers near the Damascus Gate on Sunday in East Jerusalem al-Quds, using stun grenades and water cannons to disperse crowds.
Rockets Hit Iraq’s Al-Balad Air Base Housing Occupying US Forces
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iraqi air base hosting the occupying US soldiers and warplanes was targeted by at least five rockets following a string of similar attacks on the base during past months.
Syria to Hold Presidential Elections in May
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Syrian parliament declared on Sunday that presidential elections would be held on May 26, with candidate nominations beginning on Monday, April 19.
US National Guardsmen Implement Curfew in Minneapolis with Mass Arrests (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US local officials imposed a curfew following the police shooting of Daunte Wright in Minneapolis, amid alarming scenes of police and military officers using force against civilians.
Yemen Carries Out Fresh Retaliatory Attack against Saudi Air Base
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Yemeni air force managed to carry out accurate drone attacks on the King Khalid air base in Asir, Saudi Arabia, in response to the continuing Saudi aggression on the country.
Israel Launches Fresh Airstrikes on Gaza Strip
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes against targets across the Gaza Strip as the Tel Aviv regime continues with its acts of aggression against the besieged Palestinian enclave.
Yemen Attacks Saudi Targets with Missiles, Drones
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemen’s missile force and air force have carried out a joint operation using eleven missiles and drones attacking a facility belonging to Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil giant and other sensitive targets in the kingdom’s southwestern Jizan region, a spokesman said.
Syria Rejects OPCW's Report on Alleged 2018 Chemical Attack in Saraqib
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syria strongly dismissed and condemned the “false and fabricated” results of a probe by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) into an alleged chemical attack in the northwestern city of Saraqib on February 4, 2018.
Amnesty International Highlights Concerns over Saudi Sportswashing
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Reports that Saudi crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman lobbied British Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the Newcastle takeover "illustrate that this was more than just a commercial transaction within the football world", Amnesty International has said.
New Yorkers Freak Out As NYPD Deploys ‘Weaponized Robot’ (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A $75,000 robot dog seen leaving a Manhattan housing project has outraged city residents who heard less than a month ago that the pricey Boston Dynamics bots would be banned from being used as weapons.
Syrian Army Begins Clearing Raqqa Province of Daesh Terrorists: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian military forces have begun clearing the countryside of Raqqa province of Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) remnants where they are separating areas occupied by the army from those controlled by the Qasad Kurdish militias (SDF forces).
Yemenis Launch Multiple Drones at Saudi Targets, including Aramco Refineries
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Yemeni army and allied fighters from Popular Committees launched multiple drone attacks against Saudi targets, including Aramco refineries.
