Syria Army Downs 2 Turkish Drones over Idlib

Syria Army Downs 2 Turkish Drones over Idlib

TEHRAN (defapress) – Syrian forces shot down two Turkish drones in the southeastern countryside of the northwestern province of Idlib.
Iran, Iraq Stress Joint Measures to Combat Coronavirus

Iran, Iraq Stress Joint Measures to Combat Coronavirus

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Iraqi counterpart, Mohamed Ali al-Hakim, stressed the need for joint measures to combat the new coronavirus, known as COVID-19.
Syria Army Recaptures Saraqeb in Idlib

Syria Army Recaptures Saraqeb in Idlib

TEHRAN (defapress) – Syrian soldiers continued their operations against terrorists on Monday, managing to retake the key town of Saraqeb in Idlib after severely hitting their positions and fortification lines.
Refugees Mass at Turkey’s Border with Greece

Refugees Mass at Turkey’s Border with Greece

TEHRAN (defapress) – Thousands of refugees and migrants streamed from Turkey's western frontier on Sunday, attempting to enter Greece by land and sea after Turkey said its borders were open to those wanting to reach Europe.
Saudi-Led Drone Shot Down over Hudaydah

Saudi-Led Drone Shot Down over Hudaydah

TEHRAN (defapress) – Yemen’s air defense units intercepted and shot down a Saudi-led spy drone while flying over the western coastal province of Hudaydah.
Syrian Troops Continue Anti-Terror Push in Idlib

Syrian Troops Continue Anti-Terror Push in Idlib

TEHRAN (defapress) – Syrian forces continued their military operations in Idlib’s southern and southeastern countryside as part of the Arab country’s push to fully liberate the northeastern province from the grip of foreign-backed terrorists.
Palestinians Not Intimidated by Israeli Occupiers
Islamic Jihad Official:

Palestinians Not Intimidated by Israeli Occupiers

TEHRAN (defapress) – A member of the political bureau of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad said the movement takes the Israeli threats to attack Palestinians serious but the resistant nation will never be intimidated by them.
Afghanistan Did Not Commit to Release 5,000 Taliban, Ghani Says

Afghanistan Did Not Commit to Release 5,000 Taliban, Ghani Says

TEHRAN (defapress) – The government of Afghanistan has made no commitment to free 5,000 Taliban prisoners as stated in a pact signed between the United States and the Taliban, President Ashraf Ghani said on Sunday.
Pakistan reopens borders with Iran

Pakistan reopens borders with Iran

TEHRAN (defapress) – Pakistan reopened its border with Iran on Saturday, according to the Pakistani official.
Yemen’s Army Downs Saudi Spy Drone over Najran

Yemen’s Army Downs Saudi Spy Drone over Najran

TEHRAN (defapress) – Yemen’s air defense units managed to shoot down a Saudi-led spy drone flying in the skies over the kingdom’s southwestern border region of Najran.
Syria Army Repels Major Attack by Terrorists in Idlib

Syria Army Repels Major Attack by Terrorists in Idlib

TEHRAN (defapress) – Syrian forces repelled a major attack by Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group in the western direction of Saraqeb in Idlib southeastern countryside, inflicting major losses on them.
Yemen’s New Air Defense Systems to Change Equations: US Analyst

Yemen’s New Air Defense Systems to Change Equations: US Analyst

TEHRAN (defapress) – An American Middle East expert said Yemen’s new domestically-designed and-developed air defense systems “will definitely serve as a turning point” in the ongoing Saudi-led war against the Arab country.
Over 39 ISIL Terrorists Killed by Iraqi Army in Salahuddin Province

Over 39 ISIL Terrorists Killed by Iraqi Army in Salahuddin Province

TEHRAN (defapress)- The Iraqi Army announced that a large number of ISIL terrorists, including a notorious commander, have been killed in a series of military operations in Salahuddin province’s mountainous regions.
Iraqis to End US Interference, Deployment
Senior MP:

Iraqis to End US Interference, Deployment

TEHRAN (defapress)- A senior Iraqi legislator strongly criticized the US meddling in his country’s internal affairs as well as the presence of thousands of American forces.
Syrian Army Liberates 1,890sq/km of Aleppo, Idlib

Syrian Army Liberates 1,890sq/km of Aleppo, Idlib

TEHRAN (defapress)- The Syrian army forces recaptured 458sq/km and 1,432sq/km of territories in Aleppo and Idlib, respectively, since the start of their operations against the terrorists in the two provinces on December 19.
Envoy Highlights Iran’s Major Role in Counterterrorism

Envoy Highlights Iran’s Major Role in Counterterrorism

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian Ambassador to Oman Mohammad Reza Nouri-Shahroudi described terrorism as the main problem of the Middle East and said the Islamic Republic is playing a leading role in combatting the phenomenon.
Al-Quds Brigades in Full-Blown War with Israel: Spokesman

Al-Quds Brigades in Full-Blown War with Israel: Spokesman

TEHRAN (defapress) – A spokesman for the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement said the al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the movement, are still fighting a full-fledged war against the Israeli occupiers.
Syrian Army Regains Control of 5 New Regions in Idlib

Syrian Army Regains Control of 5 New Regions in Idlib

TEHRAN (defapress)- The Syrian Army units continued their advances in South Idlib in Northwestern Syria, and managed to take full control of five villages and regions.
Syria Army Recaptures Two More Areas in Idlib

Syria Army Recaptures Two More Areas in Idlib

TEHRAN (defapress) – Syrian forces continued to make gains in their fight against terrorists in Idlib, managing to liberate more areas in the southern outskirts of the northwestern province.
Yemen’s Air Defense Units Shoo Away Saudi, Emirati Jets near Sana’a

Yemen’s Air Defense Units Shoo Away Saudi, Emirati Jets near Sana’a

TEHRAN (defapress) – Yemen’s air defense units managed to repel a Saudi-led air raid against civilian areas in the east of the capital Sana'a, the spokesman for Yemeni Armed Forces said.
Syria Announces Damascus-Aleppo Highway Open to Traffic

Syria Announces Damascus-Aleppo Highway Open to Traffic

TEHRAN (defapress) – Syria’s transport ministry declared the main highway between Damascus and Aleppo open to the public on Saturday after troops recaptured the major artery in a major offensive.
Yemeni Drones, Missiles Hit Saudi Arabia’s Sensitive Facilities

Yemeni Drones, Missiles Hit Saudi Arabia’s Sensitive Facilities

TEHRAN (defapress) – Yemeni missiles and combat drones targeted energy facilities in addition to sensitive sites in the Saudi port city of Yanbu, situated about 165 kilometers west of Medina.
Afghan Election Results Fuel Tensions in Country

Afghan Election Results Fuel Tensions in Country

TEHRAN (defapress)- Afghanistan entered a fragile phase due to the controversial release of the results of the country’s September presidential election.
UN Condemns Saudi Air Attacks on Civilians in Yemen’s Jawf

UN Condemns Saudi Air Attacks on Civilians in Yemen’s Jawf

TEHRAN (defapress) – The United Nations and humanitarian aid groups condemned the Saudi-led coalition for carrying out airstrikes that killed at least 30 civilians and wounded dozens more in Yemen's Al-Jawf province.
Syria Army Gains Prelude to Terrorists’ Final Defeat
Assad:

Syria Army Gains Prelude to Terrorists’ Final Defeat

TEHRAN (defapress) – Syrian President Bashar Assad said his forces’ rapid gains in their ongoing major military offensive against foreign-backed militants will presage the eventual defeat of the nine-year insurgency against the Arab country.
Turkey’s dangerous military adventurism in Idlib

Turkey’s dangerous military adventurism in Idlib

TEHRAN (defapress) – Turkey has initiated dangerous military adventurism in Syria’s Idlib. While the Syrian army continues its advances against the terrorists in northwest part of the country, tension between Ankara and Damascus has intensified and Turkey continues to dispatch troops and military equipment to Idlib.
Syria Army Makes Significant Advances in Aleppo, Secures 30 More Areas

Syria Army Makes Significant Advances in Aleppo, Secures 30 More Areas

TEHRAN (defapress) – Syrian troops made significant advances against the last militant-held enclaves in the country’s northwest, consolidating the army’s hold over the key Aleppo province.
Trump Administration Most Arrogant, Corrupt in US History
Nasrallah:

Trump Administration Most Arrogant, Corrupt in US History

TEHRAN (defapress) – US President Donald Trump’s administration is the most arrogant, unjust and corrupt in the history of the United States, said the secretary general of Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah.
Libyan Crisis Needs Political Solution
PM:

Libyan Crisis Needs Political Solution

TEHRAN (defapress) – Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj reiterated Saturday that the Libyan problem could be solved through negotiations.
Yemen Army Shoots Down Saudi Jet over Jawf

Yemen Army Shoots Down Saudi Jet over Jawf

TEHRAN (defapress) – Yemeni troops downed a Saudi-led warplane in the northern province of Jawf in retaliation for the Riyadh regime’s ongoing aggression against the Arab country.
Top Bahraini Cleric Criticizes Arab States for Backing US Plan for Palestine

Top Bahraini Cleric Criticizes Arab States for Backing US Plan for Palestine

TEHRAN (defapress) - Bahrain's most prominent Shiite cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim has harshly criticized Arab states for betraying Palestinian people by backing the US so-called deal of the century.
Syria Army Retakes More Areas in Aleppo

Syria Army Retakes More Areas in Aleppo

TEHRAN (defapress) – Syrian forces continued to make gains in their fight against terrorists in Aleppo, managing to liberate several new areas in the northwestern province.
Syrian, Russian Fighter Jets Inflict Heavy Losses on Terrorists in Eastern Idlib

Syrian, Russian Fighter Jets Inflict Heavy Losses on Terrorists in Eastern Idlib

TEHRAN (defapress)- The Russian and Syrian air forces in joint airstrikes in Eastern Idlib managed to kill over 60 Ankara-backed militants.
Abbas Says US Offers Palestinians 'Swiss Cheese' State

Abbas Says US Offers Palestinians 'Swiss Cheese' State

TEHRAN (defapress) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, appearing before the United Nations Security Council, rejected US President Donald Trump’s so-called peace proposal as a gift to Israel and unacceptable to Palestinians.
Syria Army Liberates Two Areas in Aleppo

Syria Army Liberates Two Areas in Aleppo

TEHRAN (defapress) – Syrian forces continued their push against terrorists in the northwestern province of Aleppo, managing to liberate the areas of Khan al-Asal and al-Rashidin.
Islamic Rev. victory turning point in history
Iraqi cleric:

Islamic Rev. victory turning point in history

TEHRAN(defapress)- Leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement Ammar Hakim in a message said the victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran has served as a turning point in the contemporary history.
Hamas Urges Palestinians to Up Resistance Efforts against ‘Deal of Century’

Hamas Urges Palestinians to Up Resistance Efforts against ‘Deal of Century’

TEHRAN (defapress) – The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas called on all Palestinians to increase their resistance efforts to reject the so-called "deal of the century" recently proposed by US President Donald Trump.
UN Invites Libya’s Joint Military Commission to Convene in Geneva on Feb. 18

UN Invites Libya’s Joint Military Commission to Convene in Geneva on Feb. 18

TEHRAN (defapress) – The United Nations invited Libyan 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC), which is made up of five high-ranking officers from the two sides of the conflict, to convene again in Geneva on February 18.
Military Action on US Bases A Viable Option
Iraqi Commander:

Military Action on US Bases A Viable Option

TEHRAN (defapress) – Secretary-general of Iraq’s Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq, an offshoot of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), said military action against the American military bases in Iraq remains “an option on the table”.
Lebanese Speaker Lauds Iran’s Islamic Revolution

Lebanese Speaker Lauds Iran’s Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN (defapress)- Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri paid tribute to the Iranian Islamic Revolution of 1979 with sending separate messages to the senior officials of the Islamic Republic on the 41st anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
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