Idlib
Trump warns Syria not to ‘recklessly attack’ Idlib province
Middle East
September 4, 2018
Trump warns Syria not to ‘recklessly attack’ Idlib province
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his allies Iran and Russia…
Iran FM to meet with Assad as Syria showdown looms
Middle East
September 3, 2018
Iran FM to meet with Assad as Syria showdown looms
BEIRUT (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister held talks with officials in Syria on Monday as Syrian forces and their allies…
US sees assault on Idlib as escalation of Syria conflict: Pompeo
Middle East
September 1, 2018
US sees assault on Idlib as escalation of Syria conflict: Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday said the United States views the Syrian government military assault…
Russia says Syria has right to chase rebels out of Idlib: agencies
Middle East
August 31, 2018
Russia says Syria has right to chase rebels out of Idlib: agencies
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday the Syrian government had every right to chase militants…
Syrian army preparing phased Idlib assault: source
Middle East
August 30, 2018
Syrian army preparing phased Idlib assault: source
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian government forces are preparing a phased offensive in the northwestern province of Idlib and surrounding areas,…
Russia again claims Syrian rebels preparing chemical attack
Middle East
August 29, 2018
Russia again claims Syrian rebels preparing chemical attack
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Tuesday again accused Syrian rebels of preparing a chemical attack which Moscow says will be…
Merkel to Trump: Russia needed to restrain Syria’s Assad from attacking Idlib
Middle East
August 28, 2018
Merkel to Trump: Russia needed to restrain Syria’s Assad from attacking Idlib
Syria’s northwestern Idlib region — crammed with civilians and rebels close to Turkey — needs Russia’s “moderating manner,” Chancellor Angela…
Iran says ‘no third party’ will limit its support to Syria
Middle East
August 27, 2018
Iran says ‘no third party’ will limit its support to Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Iran’s defense minister said Sunday his country will continue its support of the Syrian government to…
Moscow warns Washington against ‘reckless steps’ in Syria
Middle East
August 25, 2018
Moscow warns Washington against ‘reckless steps’ in Syria
A senior Russian official warned the United States on Saturday against making any “reckless” moves in Syria, the RIA…
Syria’s al-Qaida leader vows to fight on in rebel province
Middle East
August 22, 2018
Syria’s al-Qaida leader vows to fight on in rebel province
BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Syria’s al-Qaida affiliate has vowed to fight on in Idlib province, the country’s last…