In an interview with the state television on Sunday, al-Zoubi described the establishment of peace and security in the town of al-Qaryatayn as a great breakthrough, saying it will bring about the final victory of the army against terrorists and all those who are attempting to wreak havoc on the …
Read More »About Five Tons of Russian-Syrian Aid Delivered to Syria's Homs Province
Each resident has been given a humanitarian aid package that included canned fish, beef stew, as well as two kilos of rice, peas and beans. For local children, a separate gift set has been provided, it included waffles, as well as two kinds of candy and cookies. During the war, …
Read More »Resistance Front Reinforced by Tehran-Damascus Cooperation: Syrian PM
“Iran-Syria all-out cooperation has strengthened the front of resistance and perseverance against Zionist-American schemes for the region,” Wael al-Halqi said as quoted by Syria’s official news agency (SANA). He made the remarks in a meeting with an Iranian parliamentary delegation in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Sunday. Referring to the …
Read More »Iran Coach Queiroz Congratulates Zidane on Winning El Clasico
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at the Camp Nou on Saturday. Zinedine Zidane joined Portuguese coach Carlos Quieroz and German Bernd Schuster as Real Madrid coaches that won their first Clasico at the Camp Nou. Quieroz was the first to achieve the three points in Barcelona. Queiroz has sent to …
Read More »Western States 'Dishonest', Cannot Be Counted On: Assad
"The most important lesson we have learned, but I suppose we knew it all along, is that the West is not honest. Western countries are dishonest. They are pursuing a policy far removed from the principles of international law and the United Nations. It is impossible to rely upon the …
Read More »Iran’s Moradi Invited to ASICS Stockholm Marathon
He took part in the event last year, finishing second with a time of two hours, 21 minutes and 9 seconds. The 38th ASICS Stockholm Marathon will take place on June 4, 2016. It will be an exciting race in a beautiful city with more than 20,000 runners from all …
Read More »Iranian Army Commandos in Syria on Advisory Mission
Lieutenant Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force for Coordination Brigadier General Ali Arasteh told Tasnim that advisers from the 65th Nohed Brigade are now stationed in Syria. According to the commander, the Special Forces commandos are not the only advisers that the Army Ground Force has dispatched to Syria, …
Read More »Iraqi Forces Take Northern Edge of Daesh-Held Town of Hit
The operation to recapture Hit was relaunched last week, but the troops' progress has been slowed by hundreds of roadside bombs and efforts to safeguard thousands of civilians trapped inside the town. "We've never had a delay like this on one of our targets," said Gen. Husham al-Jabri of Iraq's …
Read More »Iran Basketball Faces Uphill Task to Advance to Olympics: Bauermann
Iran has been drawn in Group A of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQTs) along with Greece, Mexico. “In early July, we will travel to Italy to participate at an Olympics qualifying tournament. It is very difficult, but we have the chance to book a place at Rio Olympics,” …
Read More »IRGC to Mass Produce New High Speed Boat
Speaking to the Tasnim News Agency on Sunday, IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said the speed boats are going to be mass produced in the near future. Back in May 2015, the commander said his forces were testing military speed boats with the breakneck velocity of 110 knots …
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