April 2017 - Syria Special Weapons News

Inherent Resolve Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 28 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 28 strikes consisting of 53 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Infighting between rival terrorist groups leaves dozens dead in Syria: Observatory Press TV 28 Apr 2017 -- At least 40 foreign-sponsored militants have been killed during a fresh wave of infighting that broke out between rival Takfiri terrorist groups on the outskirts of the Syrian capital Damascus, says a UK-based monitoring group.
Syria in talks to buy Russian air defense systems: Assad Press TV 28 Apr 2017 -- Syria says it is negotiating with Russia to buy state-of-the-art Russian missile defense systems to help defend the Arab country against Israeli and American aggression.
PACE President Stripped Of Powers After Meeting Syria's Assad RFE/RL 28 Apr 2017 -- The president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has been stripped of his leadership powers after he joined Russian State Duma deputies on a trip to Syria to meet with President Bashar al-Assad.
Coalition Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 27 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 56 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Dorrian via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 26 Apr 2017 -- Presenter: Colonel John Dorrian, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 26 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 69 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Turkish Airstrikes in Syria, Iraq Kill Partner Counter-ISIS Fighters AFPS 26 Apr 2017 -- Turkey conducted airstrikes this week in Syria and Iraq that killed partner forces in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, giving little notice and making no effort to coordinate the strikes, a spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve said today.
Ankara says military had informed Washington, Moscow of air raid Press TV 26 Apr 2017 -- Turkish officials say the United States and Russia were informed in advance of a recent airstrike carried out on the positions of suspected Kurdish militants in Syria and Iraq.
French Intelligence Blames Assad For Chemical Deaths In Khan Sheikhun RFE/RL 26 Apr 2017 -- A French intelligence report has concluded that forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad carried out a sarin nerve-gas attack earlier this month in northern Syria and that Assad or members of his closest entourage ordered the strike.
Syria: UN aid officials urge end to airstrikes on hospitals UN News 26 Apr 2017 -- Following reports of airstrikes that damaged hospitals in northern Syria, two senior United Nations humanitarian officials today called for an end to such attacks.
Officials Release Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 25 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 35 strikes consisting of 78 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Turkish President Says Syria's Assad Must Go RFE/RL 25 Apr 2017 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says there will be no end to the fighting in Syria until President Bashar al-Assad gives up power.
Pentagon Spokesman Updates Iraq, Syria, Yemen Operations AFPS 24 Apr 2017 -- Coalition and U.S. strikes continue to aid progress against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in Iraq and Syria, and against al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula in Yemen, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said here today.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 24 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 31 strikes consisting of 97 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 24 Apr 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
US Treasury sanctions Syrian officials over suspected gas attack Press TV 24 Apr 2017 -- The United States has announced "sweeping sanctions" against Syrian officials in response to allegations that the Syrian government was responsible for a suspected gas attack earlier this month.
Syria to stop counter-terror operations for chemical probe: Russia Press TV 24 Apr 2017 -- The Russian Defense Ministry says Syrian government forces will suspend counter-terrorism operations near a town in the northwestern province of Idlib to help experts carry out an investigation into a suspected chemical incident there.
Russia prepared to deploy ground forces to Syria: Sources Press TV 24 Apr 2017 -- Syrian military sources say Moscow has informed Damascus of its preparedness to dispatch ground troops to the Arab country to help Syrian government forces with battles against the foreign-sponsored Takfiri terrorists.
US Hits Hundreds of Syrian Tech Workers with New Sanctions VOA 24 Apr 2017 -- The U.S. Treasury has slapped sanctions on hundreds of employees of a Syrian research center that Western analysts say develops chemical weapons like those thought to be used by government forces against civilians in Syria's long-running civil war.
3 Syrian forces killed in fresh Israeli attack on military camp Press TV 23 Apr 2017 -- Three Syrian forces have been killed in a fresh Israeli attack on a military camp near the southwestern city of Quneitra, a military official says.
Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIS Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 22 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 45 strikes consisting of 91 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Counter-ISIS Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 21 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 32 strikes consisting of 80 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIS AFPS 20 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 26 strikes consisting of 66 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
UN expert body urges accountability for attacks against children in crisis-torn Syria UN News 20 Apr 2017 -- In the wake of the recent attack on an evacuation convoy near Aleppo, Syria, and the purported use of chemical weapons in southern Idlib, the United Nations child rights body today called for investigations into all attacks on children in the country and for bringing the perpetrators to justice.
All sides in Syria crisis felt impact of 'horrific' weekend attack on evacuee convoy, says UN envoy UN News 20 Apr 2017 -- Speaking to journalists after a meeting of the Humanitarian Taskforce (HTF), Staffan de Mistura, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, stated that the horrific attack on a convoy of evacuees this past weekend had impacted everyone at today's talks.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 19 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 33 strikes consisting of 124 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Evacuation of four Syria towns resumes after deadly bombing Press TV 19 Apr 2017 -- Evacuations of four areas in Syria have resumed days after the process, which is part of a deal between Damascus and militant groups, was interrupted by a bloody attack on a bus convoy carrying people from two Shia-majority villages in Idlib Province.
Russian foreign minister questions OPCW's Syria probes Press TV 19 Apr 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Segei Lavrov has questioned the impartiality of probes being carried out by an international organization into accusations of a chemical attack in Syria.
Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 18 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 75 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Recent attack on evacuated civilians in Syria 'likely a war crime,' says UN rights office UN News 18 Apr 2017 -- The United Nations human rights office today expressed great concern about the safety of civilians being evacuated in Syria, saying a weekend attack on a convoy near Aleppo likely amounts to a war crime and the situation in Syria should be referred to the International Criminal Court.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 17 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 33 strikes consisting of 105 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian army retakes control of strategic town in Hama province Press TV 17 Apr 2017 -- Syrian government forces and their allies in the fight against foreign-backed militants have seized back a strategic town near the city of Hama in west-central Syria, militants and residents say.
Kurdish-Led Forces Liberate Daesh-Held Qabsh Arbey Village Sputnik 17 Apr 2017 -- Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have liberated the village of Qabsh Arbey northwest of Syrian Raqqa from the Daesh terror group, outlawed in Russia and numerous other states, local media reported.
Syria's Assad Mocks Delay of Assault on Raqqa VOA 17 Apr 2017 -- The start date of the offensive to oust Islamic State fighters from the city of Raqqa and end the terror group's state-building project has been announced several times in the past few months, often with great fanfare by commanders in the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, the United States' ground ally in northern Syria.
Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 16 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 20 strikes consisting of 29 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria urges UN to hold responsible those behind deadly bus attack Press TV 16 Apr 2017 -- Syria has strongly denounced a deadly Takfiri bomb attack on buses carrying people from two Shia-majority villages in the northwestern province of Idlib, calling on the United Nations to hold responsible the countries that fund terrorists and provide them with weapons and ammunition.
Syria resumes evacuation after terrorists kill 126 Press TV 16 Apr 2017 -- The Syrian army has resumed the evacuation of residents from militant-besieged areas outside Aleppo after buses carrying them were hit by terrorists on Saturday, killing at least 126 people.
Russian Lawmakers, Saudi King Disagree On Future Of Syria's President RFE/RL 16 Apr 2017 -- A delegation from Russia's upper house of parliament, the Federal Council, have met in Riyadh with Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud for talks about the war in Syria.
U.K. Foreign Secretary Calls Assad 'Arch-Terrorist,' Urges Russia To End Support RFE/RL 16 Apr 2017 -- U.K. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has called Syrian President Bashar al-Assad an "arch-terrorist" and said Russia still has "time to be on the right side of the argument."
Boris Johnson Urges Russia to Stop Supporting Bashar Assad Sputnik 16 Apr 2017 -- Moscow should "make a sensible compromise," withdraw its support for Syrian President Bashar Assad and join international coalition fighting the Daesh terror group (banned in numerous countries), UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said in a article for Sunday Telegraph newspaper.
Top UN officials express 'horror' at attack on evacuees in Syria; underline that civilians must be protected UN News 16 Apr 2017 -- Senior United Nations officials, including the Organization's top humanitarian official as well as the head of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) have expressed "horror" at yesterday's attack on people evacuating from the besieged Syrian towns of Foah and Kefraya and underlined that civilians must be protected from any harm.
Thousands Expected to Leave Four Besieged Towns in Northern Syria VOA 16 Apr 2017 -- About 3,000 people are set for evacuation Sunday from four besieged towns in northern Syria as part of a transfer deal that was halted for about 24 hours by a deadly blast that killed and wounded many.
UN condemns attack on evacuees in Syria; underscores need to ensure safety of those trying to evacuate UN News 15 Apr 2017 -- Condemning today's attack in Rasheedin, western Aleppo, Syria, on some 5,000 evacuees traveling from the besieged towns of Foah and Kefraya to Government-controlled areas, the United Nations has underlined the need to bring those responsible for the violent act to justice.
Officials Release Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 15 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 12 strikes consisting of 55 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Militants Not Letting Terror Act Victims Near Aleppo Go to Gov't Controlled Area Sputnik 15 Apr 2017 -- Militants are not allowing to transport the victims of the attack on a convoy of evacuees near the Syrian city of Aleppo to the territory under control of government forces, a source told Sputnik on Saturday.
Syrian Military Calls on Militants in Damascus Suburbs to Lay Down Arms Sputnik 15 Apr 2017 -- Syrian government troops spread agitation leaflets calling on militants in Qaboun, a north-eastern neighborhood of the country's capital of Damascus, to lay down arms and receive amnesty, preventing, thus, bloodshed, a source familiar with the situation told Sputnik on Saturday.
Bomber Hits Bus Convoy of Syrian Evacuees; Scores Dead VOA 15 Apr 2017 -- Scores of people set for evacuation from two besieged towns in northern Syria were killed and many others were wounded Saturday in an apparent car bombing that targeted a bus convoy carrying them to safety.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 14 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 14 strikes consisting of 64 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Lavrov: Iran, Russia, Syria urge careful investigation into Khan Shayhkun chemical incident IRNA 14 Apr 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday that the three countries of Russia, Iran, and Syria are keen on launching a deep probe into chemical incident in Khan Shaykhun but it is not clear why the US and the West are opposing the idea.
Russia, Iran, Syria Issue Warning Against Another Syria Strike VOA 14 Apr 2017 -- Russia, Syria and Iran have warned the United States against launching new strikes on Syria and called for an international investigation into the chemical weapons attack in Syria.
Zarif: Donators of chemical arms to Saddam now accusing Syria of using them IRNA 14 Apr 2017 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Fridya said that providers of chemical weapons to the Iraqi deposed dictator Saddam Hussein during the imposed war against Iran are now accusing Syria of suing the weapons.
Kremlin Sets Condition for Russia's Restoration of Memo With US on Syria Flights Sputnik 14 Apr 2017 -- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow is ready to restore the memorandum on the safety of flights over Syria if Washington's "unpredictable actions" don't repeat.
Russia 'skeptical' of OPCW probe in Syria Press TV 14 Apr 2017 -- A Russian deputy foreign minister has said Moscow is "skeptical" of the work being carried out by an international organization to probe an alleged chemical attack in Syria, saying Iran, Brazil, and India should be included in any investigation of the purported attack.
Civilians, militants begin evacuating 4 Syria towns Press TV 14 Apr 2017 -- Civilians and militants begin leaving four Syrian towns in the provinces of Idlib and Rif Dimashq under a deal reached between the Damascus government and militant groups last month.
Syrian Army Repels Militant Attack on Western Damascus Sputnik 14 Apr 2017 -- The Syrian Armed Forces thwarted an attack on western districts of Damascus by the militants of Jabhat al-Nusra, a terrorist organization banned in Russia, local media reported on Friday.
Russia's Policy in Syria, Afghanistan Clashing with US VOA 14 Apr 2017 -- Multi-nation talks on the prospects for Afghan security and national reconciliation, the third such round since December, began Friday in Moscow.
Counter-ISIS Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 13 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 24 strikes consisting of 100 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Misdirected Strike Results in Partnered Force Casualties AFPS 13 Apr 2017 -- A coalition airstrike in support of partnered forces fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria south of Tabqah, Syria, resulted in the deaths of 18 Syrian Democratic Forces personnel April 11, according to a U.S. Central Command news release issued today.
US-led airstrike killed 18 SDF militants in Syria: Pentagon Press TV 13 Apr 2017 -- The US Defense Department says a misdirected US-led coalition airstrike in northern Syria killed 18 US-backed forces on April 11.
Assad Defiant as Activists Report Surge in Syrian Government Attacks VOA 13 Apr 2017 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is remaining defiant amid widespread accusations his government carried out a deadly chemical attack last week, as monitoring groups say his forces along with Russia have escalated attacks on civilians in a clear challenge to the international community.
Pressure Grows on Britain to Seize Assad Family Assets VOA 13 Apr 2017 -- Authorities in Spain and France have seized millions of dollars' worth of assets owned by Rifaat al-Assad, the uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian Army: Explosion in Daesh chemical depot leaves hundreds dead IRNA 13 Apr 2017 -- An explosion in a Daesh depot of poisonous substances in Syria due to air attacks by US-led coalition left hundreds of people dead, according to a statement by Syrian Army.
US agreed not to repeat Syria strike: Lavrov Press TV 13 Apr 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has slammed the recent US missile attack against a Syrian airbase as an act of "provocation" and said that Washington has agreed not to repeat such strikes in the future.
US missile strike on Syria 'unacceptable': Iranian FM Press TV 13 Apr 2017 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says a US missile strike on Syria last week is "unacceptable," reiterating Iran's call for an unbiased international probe into an alleged gas attack in the Arab country.
Syria's Assad says will only allow 'impartial' chemical attack probe Press TV 13 Apr 2017 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says he will only allow an "impartial" chemical attack investigation into a recent suspected chemical attack on Khan Shaykhun town in Idlib Province.
US airstrike on Daesh poison gas depot leaves many civilians dead: Report Press TV 13 Apr 2017 -- Reports coming out of Syria suggest that hundreds of people, including civilians, have lost their lives after an airstrike by the US-led coalition hit poison gas supplies belonging to Daesh terrorists.
Evacuation of Idlib, Rif Dimashq towns postponed: Reports Press TV 13 Apr 2017 -- Reports says the evacuation of four Syrian towns in the provinces of Idlib and Rif Dimashq, which was to take place Wednesday as part of a deal between Damascus and militants, has been postponed.
Syria's Assad Calls Chemical Attack A 'Fabrication' As U.S. Slams Attempts To 'Bury The Truth RFE/RL 13 Apr 2017 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is claiming that allegations of a chemical weapons attack by his forces last week were "100 percent fabrication," as the United States criticizes Damascus and its ally, Moscow, for trying to "bury the truth."
Moscow Sheds Light on Condition for Renewing Russia-US Memo on Flights in Syria Sputnik 13 Apr 2017 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov expressed confidence in an interview with Sputnik that Russian and US military experts could swiftly resume the memorandum on air safety in Syria and address the issues of possible adjustments.
US Coalition Denies Reports Airstrike Hit Chemical Weapons Near Deir ez-Zor Sputnik 13 Apr 2017 -- The US-led coalition did not conduct strikes near Deir ez-Zor in Syria on Wednesday that reportedly hit terrorists' chemical weapons, coalition spokesperson Col. John Dorrian said.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Dorrian via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 12 Apr 2017 -- Presenter: Colonel John Dorrian, Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 12 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 12 strikes consisting of 58 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Spokesman: Counter-ISIS Forces Make Gains in Raqqa, Mosul AFPS 12 Apr 2017 -- U.S., coalition and partner forces are edging toward victory in the campaign to defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists in and around Raqqa, Syria, and Mosul, Iraq, the Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman told Pentagon reporters today.
US CENTCOM: Tomahawk Cruise Missiles Struck 57 of 59 Targets at Syrian Airbase Sputnik 12 Apr 2017 -- US Tomahawk missiles have reached 57 out of 59 targets in an attack on a Syrian base on April 6, US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Gen. Joseph Votel said in a Department of Defense press briefing.
Russia blocks Security Council action on reported use of chemical weapons in Syria's Khan Shaykhun UN News 12 Apr 2017 -- With a 'no' vote from permanent member Russia, the United Nations Security Council today failed to adopt a resolution that would have condemned the reported use of chemical weapons in Syria and called on the Government to cooperate with an investigation into the incident.
Russia Vetoes Resolution Condemning Gas Attack in Syria VOA 12 Apr 2017 -- Russia deployed yet another U.N. Security Council veto Wednesday to protect Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad from international condemnation for last week's deadly chemical weapons attack.
Russia vetoes Security Council resolution on Syria chemical attack Press TV 12 Apr 2017 -- Russia has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution sponsored by the UK, France, and the US condemning the Syrian government for a suspected chemical weapons attack in the Arab country.
Russia Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Condemning Syrian Government Sputnik 12 Apr 2017 -- A UN Security Council resolution condemning the Syrian government for the alleged gas attack in the country's Idlib province has been vetoed by Russia as a permanent member of the Security Council.
Tensions High as US, Russia Call for Syrian Chemical Weapons Probe VOA 12 Apr 2017 -- The United States and Russia agreed Wednesday to call for an international investigation of the deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria last week that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to launch a retaliatory missile strike against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Concerns Over Syria Threaten Resurgence of Russian-Turkish Tensions VOA 12 Apr 2017 -- The recent gas attack in Syria has resurrected Russian-Turkish tensions. Turkey is again calling for the removal of Russian backed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the creation of safe areas and no-fly zones, but renewed tensions between Russia and Turkey could cost Ankara economically.
'Moment of crisis' in Syria calls for serious search for political solution - UN envoy UN News 12 Apr 2017 -- In the wake of yet another dire turn in the Syrian crisis, the United States and the Russian Federation "must find a way to work together" to stabilize the situation and support the political process, the United Nations envoy for the war-torn country told the Security Council today.
Background Briefing on the U.N. Vote on Syria, and China Relations The White House 12 Apr 2017
US makes 'adjustments' to Daesh strikes amid 'tensions' in Syria Press TV 12 Apr 2017 -- The United States and its allies are pulling back on airstrikes to allegedly target Daesh terrorists in Syria in the wake of US missile strikes against an airbase under the control of the Syrian government, which drew Russia's ire.
Trump: 'We are not going into Syria' Press TV 12 Apr 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has ruled out sending American troops to Syria to fight the government of President Bashar al-Assad, insisting that defeating Daesh (ISIL) remains Washington's first priority.
Russia warns US not to repeat Syria strike Press TV 12 Apr 2017 -- Russia has cautioned the United States against staging a repeat of its recent unauthorized missile strike against Syria, which risked sparking a direct confrontation between Moscow and Washington.
US accuses Russia of covering up Syrian govt.'s role in gas attack Press TV 12 Apr 2017 -- The United States has accused Russia of trying to cover up the role of the Syrian government in the recent suspected chemical weapons attack in northwestern Syria, as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visits Moscow.
Russia ready to grant access to Syria airbase for 'gas attack' probe: Defense official Press TV 12 Apr 2017 -- Russia has said it is ready to provide inspectors with access to a Syrian airbase that the opponents of the Syrian government say was used to carry out a "chemical attack."
At UN, U.S. Says Russia Isolating Itself By Supporting Assad RFE/RL 12 Apr 2017 -- The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations tells Russia it is "long past time" to stop covering for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Russian Mission to UN Presented New Draft Resolution on Syria Chemical Attack Sputnik 12 Apr 2017 -- The Russian Mission to the United Nations presented a new draft resolution on chemical attack in Syrian Idlib, a representative of the Mission told reporters.
Syria May Ask Russia to Deliver Buk, Tor Air Defense Systems - Russian Lawmaker Sputnik 12 Apr 2017 -- Damascus may ask Moscow to provide it with air defense systems in order to counter possible missile attacks from Washington, a top Russian lawmaker told Sputnik on on Wednesday.
Putin Confirmed Russia Ready to Return to Air Safety Memorandum in Syria With US Sputnik 12 Apr 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow is ready to return to the memorandum on preventing aerial incidents in Syria with Washington, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.
Syria Invited OPCW to Send Inspector to Airfield - Representative to UN Sputnik 12 Apr 2017 -- Syrian Arab Republic's Permanent Representative to the UN said that Syria is inviting members of the UN Security Council, as well as inspectors from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons into the country.
Putin: Nearly Half of 20,000 Foreign Fighters in Syria Hail From CIS Sputnik 12 Apr 2017 -- Almost 10,000 out of 20,000 foreign fighters in Syria hail from CIS countries, the Russian president said.
Moscow Reiterates Syrian Air Force Struck Terrorist Chemical Warehouse April 4 Sputnik 12 Apr 2017 -- Russia's deputy foreign minister reiterated Moscow's position that a Syrian warplane hit a militant chemical weapons production facility on April 4, from which the US missile attack ensued.
Putin Calls for Idlib Incident Investigation, Warns of Possible New Provocations Sputnik 12 Apr 2017 -- Speaking at a briefing after talks with his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin compared the US military actions in Syria with the events in Iraq in 2003 and stated that Russia would seek thorough investigation into the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria's Idlib.
Damascus responsible for chemical attack, Mattis claims Press TV 12 Apr 2017 -- US Defense Secretary James Mattis has reiterated unfounded allegations against the Syrian government over use of chemical weapons, saying there is "no doubt" that Damascus was responsible for a recent gas attack.
UN calls for urgent access to reach some 400,000 civilians trapped in Syria's Ghouta UN News 11 Apr 2017 -- Voicing concern over the impact of deteriorating security and humanitarian situation on the lives some 400,000 people trapped in eastern Ghouta in Syria, a United Nations spokesperson today underlined the need to ensure that humanitarians have unrestricted access to the affected areas.
Press Conference by Secretary Mattis and Gen. Votel in the Pentagon Briefing Room DoD 11 Apr 2017 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis; General Joseph L. Votel, commander, U.S. Central Command
Mattis: 'No Doubt' Syrian Regime Responsible for Chemical Attacks on Citizens AFPS 11 Apr 2017 -- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said today he personally reviewed the intelligence on the Syrian regime's April 4 chemical attack on its own people, and there is no doubt the regime is responsible for the decision to attack and for the attack itself.
Putin Lashes Out Over Syria, Increasing Tension As Tillerson Arrives In Moscow RFE/RL 11 Apr 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Moscow will formally call for an international investigation into what Western governments say was a deadly chemical-weapons attack by the Syrian government on civilians last week.
US Blasts Russian Denial That Syria Uses Chemical Weapons VOA 11 Apr 2017 -- The United States has sharply rejected Russian claims that the nerve gas sarin, the agent responsible for scores of deaths in Syria last week, was the inadvertent result of an airstrike on a rebel-held munitions depot. A U.S. report says it is clear the chemical-weapons assault was a deliberate attack on civilians.
Tillerson To Press Russia On Syria As Trump's Detente Hopes Stall RFE/RL 11 Apr 2017 -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is set to challenge Russian officials in Moscow over the Kremlin's backing of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after a deadly suspected chemical weapons attack last week.
Background Press Briefing on Syria, 4/11/2017 The White House 11 Apr 2017
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 11 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 31 strikes consisting of 99 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Tillerson Heads to Russia as Relations Dip Over Syria Attacks VOA 10 Apr 2017 -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is heading to Moscow for talks Wednesday with Russian leaders amid a spike in tensions over attacks in Syria.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 10 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 27 strikes consisting of 89 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 10 Apr 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Statement by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis on the U.S. Military Response to the Syrian Government's Use of Chemical Weapons DoD 10 Apr 2017 -- The U.S. military strike against Shayrat airfield on April 6 was a measured response to the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons.
Ross, Porter Conduct TLAM Strikes into Syria NNS 10 Apr 2017 -- The Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyers USS Ross (DDG 71) and USS Porter (DDG 78) conducted a cruise missile strike against Shayrat airfield in western Syria April 7.
Status Unclear of US-Russia Hotline for Syrian Airspace VOA 10 Apr 2017 -- The United States military says it is still able to deconflict operations with Russia over Syria, but it is unclear whether the two militaries are still using the two countries' established hotline, aimed at preventing midair collisions of their warplanes in Syrian airspace.
Trump may authorize further Syria attacks: The White House Press TV 10 Apr 2017 -- The White House says the US is open to the possibility of further missile strikes in Syria.
US national security adviser urges Russia to re-evaluate Syria support Press TV 10 Apr 2017 -- US National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster has urged Russia to re-evaluate its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, suggesting that additional American military action against Syria is possible.
US threatens Russia, Iran with more sanctions for Syria's support Press TV 10 Apr 2017 -- The United States has threatened Russia and Iran with tougher sanctions over their support for Syria, saying nothing "is off the table" in this regard.
U.S. Warns Of More Attacks In Syria As G7 To Pressure Russia On Assad RFE/RL 10 Apr 2017 -- The United States is warning that it could take further military action in Syria if the government there uses chemical weapons or barrel bombs.
White House Sees No Way for Syria's Assad to Stay in Power VOA 10 Apr 2017 -- The White House on Monday made clear it sees no way that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad can stay in power for the long term.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 26 strikes consisting of 60 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US Envoy to UN: Trump Will Strike Syria Again if Necessary VOA 09 Apr 2017 -- The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is suggesting if President Donald Trump needs to carry out more military strikes on Syria, he will.
Iranian, Russian presidents describe US missile attack on Syria violation of UN charter IRNA 09 Apr 2017 -- President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a telephone conversation on Sunday condemned the recent US cruise missile attacks on Syria's Shayrat airbase by calling it against the international law and the United Nations charter.
US missile strikes against Syria strategic mistake: Ayat. Khamenei Press TV 09 Apr 2017 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the recent missile strikes by the US military against a Syrian army air base were a "strategic mistake."
Iran, Syria military top brass discuss US strikes in Syria Press TV 09 Apr 2017 -- The military brass of Iran and Syria say the US missile strikes against a Syrian airfield will fail to bear any fruit, stressing that terrorists and their allies are on the verge of final collapse.
World must act on US missile strikes in Syria: Iran MPs Press TV 09 Apr 2017 -- Iranian lawmakers say international bodies must take action on the recent US missile strikes against Syria, slamming the attack as a violation of the Arab country's national sovereignty.
Rouhani, Assad discuss US strike over phone Press TV 09 Apr 2017 -- President Hassan Rouhani and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad have held phone talks over a US missile strike which targeted an airbase used as a frontline in the battle against foreign-backed terrorists.
Stop insisting on Assad leadership: Turkey to Russia Press TV 09 Apr 2017 -- Turkey has called on Russia to stop supporting President Bashar al-Assad following a US missile strike which drew praise from Turkish leaders and other supporters of militant groups in Syria.
Regime change in Syria a priority of Trump administration: Haley Press TV 09 Apr 2017 -- The US ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, says the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is one of the priorities of the Trump administration.
West Steps Up Pressure On Russia Over Syria, Assad Allies Threaten To Respond To 'Aggression' RFE/RL 09 Apr 2017 -- The United States and Britain kave stepped up pressure on Russia to rein in Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as Damascus's allies vowed to respond to any "aggression" against Syria.
Top Russian, Iranian Generals Condemn U.S. Missile Strike RFE/RL 09 Apr 2017 -- The top Russian and Iranian generals have condemned the U.S. missile strike against a Syrian military base and vowed to continue their fight against "terrorists," which they generally call opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Britain Blames Russia For Syria Deaths RFE/RL 09 Apr 2017 -- British Defense Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has blamed Russia for "every civilian death" in last week's "barbaric" chemical attack on a town in Syria that killed dozens of men, women, and children.
Rights Group Says Two Air Strikes Kill At Least 35 Civilians In Syria RFE/RL 09 Apr 2017 -- The U.K.-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says at least 35 people have been killed in two separate air strikes in Syria -- with forces on the opposing side of the country's civil war suspected in each attack.
Military Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 08 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 14 strikes consisting of 65 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Trump briefs Congress over Syria airbase attack Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has warned of further military actions in Syria while notifying the Congress of bombing a Syrian airbase a day after the attack.
Belgium Halts Flights Over Syria Because of Suspension of Air Safety Memorandum Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- The Belgian Air Force temporarily suspended flights over Syria because of the suspension of a memorandum of understanding on air safety over Syria by Russia.
Syrian Air Base Hit by US Missiles 'Operational Again' VOA 08 Apr 2017 -- Syrian warplanes have resumed flights from an airbase targeted in Friday's U.S. cruise missile attack, according to a provincial governor who said the base was operating from what he described as "a first phase."
Tillerson Heads to Moscow Days After US Missile Strikes in Syria Anger Russia VOA 08 Apr 2017 -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson heads to Moscow on April 12, just days after the United States launched missile strikes on a Syrian airbase in response to a Syrian chemical weapons attack that killed civilians.
US missile operation against Syria clear aggression IRNA 08 Apr 2017 -- Chief of staff of Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri in a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart General Valery Gerasimov on Saturday condemned US missile operation against Syria and called it decisive violation against an independent state and underlined that fight against terrorism will continue and intensify.
UNSC holds emergency meeting on US missile attack in Syria IRNA 08 Apr 2017 -- United Nations Security Council's emergency meeting on US recent missile strike in Khan Shyknun region near Idlib in northern Syria kicked off in New York on Friday.
Zarif sees US missile attack very perilous fallacy IRNA 08 Apr 2017 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday strongly condemned the US missile attacks to Syrian and called the move as a very perilous fallacy running counter to international rules and regulations.
Saudi king congratulates US for attacking Syria with missiles Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has called US President Donald Trump to praise in person Washington's recent missile strike against a Syrian army air base.
US looking into possible Russian role in Syria chemical attack: Officials Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- The United States is looking into whether Russia had a role in this week's suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, which provoked a massive US military strike, Pentagon officials said.
Rights Group Says Two Air Strikes Kill At Least 35 Civilians In Syria RFE/RL 08 Apr 2017 -- The U.K.-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says at least 35 people were killed in two separate air strikes in Syria – with forces on the opposing side of the country's civil war suspected in each attack.
Allies Rally Behind U.S. After Syria Strikes, Kremlin Continues Condemnation RFE/RL 08 Apr 2017 -- Allies have rallied around the United States after it vowed to continue to pressure Syria following U.S. missile strikes in the war-torn country, as Russia continued to condemn the operation as illegal and "an act of aggression" against an independent country.
Tillerson 'Disappointed' By Angry Russian Reaction To Syria Strike RFE/RL 08 Apr 2017 -- On April 9, an estimated 33,000-40,000 voters will go to the polls to elect the next de facto president of Georgia's breakaway Republic of South Ossetia, which is recognized as an independent state only by Russia and three other countries.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Congratulates US President on Courageous Decision regarding Implementing Military Operation in Syria SPA 08 Apr 2017 -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulated the President Donald Turmp of the United States of America on his courageous decision regarding implementing a military operation in Syria which came in the interest of the region and world.
Lavrov to Tillerson: US Attack in Syria Plays Into Terrorists' Hands Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister told his US counterpart Rex Tillerson in a phone conversation that the US attack on Syrian army's airfield plays into the hands of terrorists, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Turkish Prime Minister Lauds US Attack on Syrian Airbase - Reports Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim supported the US decision to carry out a missile attack against Syria's airbase during phone talk with US Vice President Mike Pence, local media reported Saturday citing a source at Yildirim's office.
US Fails to Prove Existence of Chemical Weapons at Syrian Airfield - Russian MoD Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- The Pentagon and the US State Department have failed to prove the existence of chemical weapons at the Syrian airfield struck by US cruise missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday.
Russia deploys missile-armed ship to Syria after US attack: Source Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- Russia has reportedly sent a missile-armed frigate to its naval base in Syria's Mediterranean coastal city of Tartus following a recent US missile strike against an airbase in the Arab country.
Russian Military Facilities in Syria Protected by Modern Air Defense Systems Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- According to Deputy Commander of Russia's Aerospace Forces Lt. Gen. Viktor Gumenny, Russian military facilities in Syria are protected by modern air defense systems.
U.S. Strike Designed to Deter Assad Regime's Use of Chemical Weapons AFPS 07 Apr 2017 -- The Syrian airbase targeted in yesterday's U.S. missile strike is believed to be where Syrian President Bashar Assad regime aircraft took off for a deadly chemical attack against civilians earlier this week, senior military officials speaking on background told reporters at a Pentagon briefing today.
U.S. launches 1st assault on Syrian army since onset of Syria crisis People's Daily 07 Apr 2017 -- The U.S. military on Thursday launched a targeted missile strike at a Syrian military airfield in its first direct assault on the army of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad since Syrian crisis began six years ago.
20 Syrian jets destroyed in missile attack: Pentagon official Press TV 07 Apr 2017 -- At least 20 Syrian fighter jets were blown up in the US military's missile attack on a Syrian airbase early on Friday, a Pentagon official says.
US launches missile strike against Syria Press TV 07 Apr 2017 -- The United States has fired dozens of cruise missiles at a Syrian airfield in response to this week's alleged chemical attack in the Arab country that it has blamed on the government, according to multiple media reports.
Some 20 Syrian Army's Aircraft Destroyed in US Missile Attack - DoD Official Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- A senior US military official told reporters that some 20 Syrian waplanes have been destroyed by US cruise missiles launched on an airbase in the Homs province.
Syria: As US responds militarily to chemical attack, UN urges restraint to avoid escalation UN News 07 Apr 2017 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today urged restraint to avoid any escalation of the situation in Syria, after the United States responded militarily to an alleged chemical weapons attack earlier this week.
Haley: US Strike in Syria 'Fully Justified' VOA 07 Apr 2017 -- The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations told an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Friday that Washington was "fully justified" in striking a Syrian airfield overnight.
US Looks at Russia's Role in Syria's Nerve-Gas Attack VOA 07 Apr 2017 -- The United States appears to be raising the stakes in Syria, suggesting Russia may have helped the Assad regime carry out a deadly chemical weapons attack that killed more than 80 people in Idlib province.
US attack shows defeat of US policies in region: MP IRNA 07 Apr 2017 -- Recent US attack against a Syrian airbase shows the defeat of this arrogant power's policies in the region and the world, Chairman of Iran's Majlis (parliament) National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Friday.
US aggression will never impact axis of resistance: Hezbollah IRNA 07 Apr 2017 -- US aggression against Syria can never have any negative effect on the axis of resistance which supports the state in Damascuss in its war against the terrorist groups, Lebanese Hezbollah movement said in a statement released on Friday.
EU says Syria crisis has no military solution IRNA 07 Apr 2017 -- The European Union on Friday said that the union has been informed of the US missile strikes on a Syrian airbase but stressed that a negotiate solution was the only way out of the conflict.
9 Syrian civilians killed in US airstrike: SANA IRNA 07 Apr 2017 -- the US missile strike targeting an airbase in central Syria killed nine civilians, including four children on Friday, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported.
US missile attack on Syria detrimental to security of region, world: Senior official IRNA 07 Apr 2017 -- Senior advisor to Majlis speaker Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Friday that the US military attack against Syria is detrimental to the security of the region and the world.
Iran strongly condemns US missile attack on Syria IRNA 07 Apr 2017 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said on Friday that Iran strongly condemns US missile attack on Syrian airfield in response to the alleged use of chemical weapons in Khan Shaykhun near Idleb.
Statement by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on US strikes in Syria NATO 07 Apr 2017 -- Following this week's horrendous chemical weapons attacks in Khan Shaykhun, which killed dozens of people, including many children, the US launched a strike against Shayrat Airfield in Syria.
US prepared to conduct further military strikes in Syria: Haley Press TV 07 Apr 2017 -- The United States has threatened further military action in Syria following its missile strikes on an airbase in response to this week's alleged chemical attack in the Arab country that it blamed on the government.
EU rejects any military solution to Syria conflict Press TV 07 Apr 2017 -- In the wake of the United States' missile strike on Syria, the European Union's foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, has rejected any military solution to the conflict in Syria, saying the bloc is committed to the unity and territorial integrity of the Arab country.
Syria denounces US strikes as 'reckless, irresponsible' Press TV 07 Apr 2017 -- Syrian President Bashar Assad's office has strongly condemned the US missile attack against a military airfield in the country's central province of Homs, describing it as"reckless and irresponsible behavior."
US missile strike on Syria: Timeline of reactions Press TV 07 Apr 2017 -- The United States military launched 59 missiles during the early hours of Friday targeting an airbase in the Syrian province of Homs. The move continues to draw international reactions.
Russia suspends Syria flight safety deal with US after missile attack Press TV 07 Apr 2017 -- Moscow says it is halting an agreement with Washington aimed at avoiding mid-air collisions during their military missions in the Syrian airspace after US launched a missile attack against a Syrian army airbase.
Daesh attacks ancient Syrian city after US strike on nearby airbase Press TV 07 Apr 2017 -- Takfiri Daesh terrorists have launched a fresh push to retake Palmyra in Syria's Homs Province shortly after the US launched a missile strike on an airfield used by the Syrian army to protect the ancient city.
US attack on Syria significantly damaged US-Russia ties: Putin Press TV 07 Apr 2017 -- President Vladimir Putin believes a US missile attack on a Syrian airbase near Homs has violated international law and seriously hurt Russia-US relations, the Kremlin says.
Britain fully supports US missile strike against Syria: Spokesman Press TV 07 Apr 2017 -- The British government says it "fully supports" the US missile strike against a Syrian army airbase.
Iran strongly condemns 'dangerous' US strike on Syria airbase Press TV 07 Apr 2017 -- Iran has strongly condemned a US cruise missile attack on a Syrian army airbase near the west-central city of Homs, calling it "destructive and dangerous".
Syria blasts US 'aggression', terrorists and Israel hail it Press TV 07 Apr 2017 -- Syria has condemned a US missile attack targeting an army airbase near Homs as a "blatant act of aggression," while Israel hailed it and a foreign-backed terrorist coalition called for further attacks.
Turkey prepared to support possible US military action in Syria: Erdogan Press TV 07 Apr 2017 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country would welcome a possible US military campaign in Syria in the wake of a suspected chemical attack in the Arab country's northwestern province of Idlib.
Jordan: U.S. strike against Syria is necessary, appropriate response SPA 07 Apr 2017 -- Jordan reiterated its rejection and condemnation of a recent chemical attack against civilians in Khan Shikhon town in Syria's Idlib Province, Jordanian Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communications Mohammed Momani said.
Canada supports U.S. air strikes in Syria, urges diplomatic action SPA 07 Apr 2017 -- Canada fully supports the U.S. air strikes in Syria, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday, adding that Canada condemns all uses of chemical weapons and will continue to support diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis in Syria, Reuters reported.
UAE backs U.S. strikes against Syrian regime SPA 07 Apr 2017 -- The UAE has expressed its full support to the U.S. military operations against the military targets in Syria, in response to the Syrian regime's use of the chemical weapons against innocent civilians that claimed the lives of dozens of them, including children and women.
Kuwait supports US air strike on Syrian bases SPA 07 Apr 2017 -- The State of Kuwait on Friday expressed support for the US air strikes that targeted Syrian military bases from where the chemical attack on Khan Sheikhoun was launched.
Tillerson: Russian Response to Attack On Syria 'Sadly Not That Surprising' Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that Russia's response to the United States' cruise missile attack on Syrian Air Force targets was disappointing but unsurprising.
Russian MoD Suspends Deconfliction Channel With US on Syria Flights From April 8 Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- The Russian Defense Ministry said that the Russia-US deconfliction mechanism aimed to avoid aerial incidents over Syria will be suspended from April 8.
US Envoy to UN on Syria Attack: 'We Are Prepared to Do More' Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- The administration of President Donald Trump is ready to take further military action in Syria, but hopes it will not be necessary, US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said at a UN Security Council meeting on Friday.
Moscow, Damascus Accuse Washington of 'Blatant Act of Aggression' in Syria Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and Syrian Ambassador to Russia agreed during a meeting on Friday that the recent US missiles strikes in Syria should be viewed as an act of aggression, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Erdogan Welcomes US Missile Strikes on Syrian Airbase, Says it's Not Enough Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday he welcomes the US missile strike on a Syrian airbase, but does not consider it to be sufficient.
Russia Convenes ISSG Ceasefire Taskforce Meeting Over US Attack in Syria Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- Russia is convening in Geneva an extraordinary session of the ISSG group amid the US missile attack on an airfield in Syria, a diplomatic source told Sputnik.
US Destroys Syrian Army's Major Outpost in Anti-Terror Fight by Hitting Airfield Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- Syria's Ash Sha'irat airfield, hit overnight by US missile strikes, was used by the Syrian forces as a major outpost in the fight against Daesh terrorist group, outlawed in many countries, including Russia.
UN Security Council Should Condemn US Aggression in Syria - Kremlin Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- The UN Security Council must condemn US aggression in Syria, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday hours after a deadly cruise missile attack on a Syrian airfield.
Turkish Foreign Ministry Welcomes US Strike on Syrian Airbase Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- Turkey welcomes the airstrike of the United States on the Syrian military base in Ash Sha'irat in the Homs province and will support any future operations aimed at ensuring Syrian President Bashar Assad's government's accountability, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday.
Ten Servicemen Killed in US Attack on Syrian Airfield – Syrian Armed Forces Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- A US missile strike on the Sha'irat airbase in Syria killed ten Syrian servicemen, a Syrian army officer at the airfield told Sputnik on Friday.
Russian MoD Suspends Cooperation With US on Syria Incident Prevention Document Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- According to the Russian Defense Ministry spokesman, Russia suspends cooperation with the US on the memorandum on indent prevention in Syria.
Russia Regrets US Ignoring Russian Initiative to Launch Major Idlib Attack Probe Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- Russia regrets the fact that the United States ignored its initiative to launch a large-scale investigation into this week's deadly chemical attack in Idlib, Syria, the Kremlin said Friday.
Russian MoD Announces Measures to Bolster Syria Air Defense System Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Friday that it is going to increase the effectiveness of the air defense system in Syria amid recent attacks against a Syrian armed forces airfield.
Free Syrian Army's South Front Welcomes US Syria Strike Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- The Southern Front of the opposition's Free Syrian Army welcomes the latest US missile strike on the Ash Sha'irat airfield near Homs in Syria as a way to prevent possible chemical attacks on the Syrians in future, spokesman for the Southern Front Issam Rais told Sputnik.
Damage to Syrian Airbase Hit by US Missile Strike Insignificant – Homs Governor Sputnik 07 Apr 2017 -- Syria's Ash Sha'irat airbase suffered insignificant damage after it came overnight under a barrage of US cruise missiles fired from two Navy ships, Homs Governor Talal Barazi said Friday.
U.S., Russia Trade Accusations In Wake Of U.S. Missile Strike In Syria RFE/RL 07 Apr 2017 -- Russia and the United States continued to trade barbs and accusations in the wake of a U.S. missile strike against a Syrian air base that Washington suspected was used by the Syrian military to launch a deadly chemical-weapons attack on civilians earlier this week.
After Trump's Syria Strikes, Russia Warns Of Iraq Redux, Conspiracies RFE/RL 07 Apr 2017 -- Hours after the United States struck a Syrian air base with a barrage of cruise missiles on April 7, Russian officials and Kremlin surrogates homed in on U.S. President Donald Trump's stated opposition to the Middle East military interventions of his predecessors.
Syria Faces Panic, Bluster and Uncertainty in Wake of US Retaliation VOA 07 Apr 2017 -- First there was panic, then bluster.
Russia's Suspension of US Cooperation on Syrian Airspace Elevates Risk of Clash VOA 07 Apr 2017 -- Russia on Friday condemned the U.S. strike on a government-controlled air base in Syria, saying it would increase Syria's air defenses in reaction.
European Allies Offer Cautious Welcome to US Missile Strikes, Urge UN Action VOA 07 Apr 2017 -- U.S. allies in Europe offered a cautious welcome to the American missile strikes on a Syrian military base overnight Friday. The U.S. action was in response to a chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town, which the West blames on the regime of Syrian President Bashar al Assad.
Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 07 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 24 strikes consisting of 58 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Statement by President Trump on Syria The White House 06 Apr 2017
Press Briefing by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and National Security Advisor General H.R. McMaster, 4/6/2017 The White House 06 Apr 2017
Trump Orders Missile Attack in Retaliation for Syrian Chemical Strikes AFPS 06 Apr 2017 -- The United States fired Tomahawk missiles into Syria today in retaliation for the regime of Bashar Assad using nerve agents to attack his own people.
McCAIN ON THE NEED FOR ACTION IN SYRIA Office of Senator McCain 06 Apr 2017 -- U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today on the need for action in Syria
Statement from Pentagon Spokesman Capt. Jeff Davis on U.S. strike in Syria DOD 06 Apr 2017 -- At the direction of the president, U.S. forces conducted a cruise missile strike against a Syrian Air Force airfield today at about 8:40 p.m. EDT (4:40 a.m., April 7, in Syria). The strike targeted Shayrat Airfield in Homs governorate, and was in response to the Syrian government's chemical weapons attack April 4 in Khan Sheikhoun, which killed or injured hundreds of innocent Syrian people, including women and children.
US Attacks Syrian Airbase in Retaliation for Chemical Weapons Attack VOA 06 Apr 2017 -- The U.S. military fired a barrage of missiles into Syria Friday morning in retaliation for a gruesome chemical weapons attack blamed on President Bashar al-Assad's forces that killed about 100 civilians. It is the first direct U.S. assault on Syrian government forces.
US Launches Dozen of Cruise Missiles at Syrian Airbase VOA 06 Apr 2017 -- U.S. media are reporting that the United States has launched airstrikes on Syria in the wake of a chemical weapons attack blamed on President Bashar al-Assad's forces killed about 100 civilians.
US: No Role for Assad to Govern Syrian People VOA 06 Apr 2017 -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called for the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday in the aftermath of the chemical-weapons attack this week that killed nearly 100 people in a rebel-held town and sickened another 350.
Utter Disregard for Rights Seen in Cruelty of Syrian War VOA 06 Apr 2017 -- Tuesday's alleged chemical attack in Khan Sheikhoun, Syria, which has left dozens dead, was the latest outrage in a conflict marked by human rights violations carried out on an industrial scale, rights activists say.
'Dirty War' Must End, Says Special Adviser for Syria VOA 06 Apr 2017 -- In the wake of the toxic chemical attack on civilians, a special adviser for Syria is urging the U.S., Russia and other countries of influence to bring "this dirty war" to an end.
Syrian Foreign Minister Denies Assad Government Used Chemical Weapons VOA 06 Apr 2017 -- Syria's foreign minister, Walid Moallem, says the government was not responsible for the alleged chemical weapons attack in the northern Idlib town of Khan Sheikhoun.
Putin slams 'unacceptable' accusations over alleged chemical attack in Idlib Press TV 06 Apr 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned as unacceptable the "unfounded accusations" about a purported chemical attack in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib earlier this week, calling for an international probe.
Trump administration considering military action against Syria Press TV 06 Apr 2017 -- The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering military action against Syria over this week's alleged chemical attack in the Arab country and declared that President Bashar al-Assad has no future in leading Syria.
Tillerson calls on Russia to rethink support for Syrian government Press TV 06 Apr 2017 -- US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has called on Russia to rethink its alliance with the government of Bashar al-Assad following an alleged chemical attack in northwestern Syria.
Russia pledges to stand by Syria in anti-terror battles Press TV 06 Apr 2017 -- Russia has vowed to keep up support for the Syrian military in its fight against terrorism, calling for the establishment of a fact-finding mission to probe a reported chemical attack in the Arab country's northwestern Idlib Province.
U.S. Reportedly Mulling Military Response In Syria RFE/RL 06 Apr 2017 -- The United States is reportedly weighing possible military responses to the apparent use of chemical weapons by the military of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
US: No Doubt Assad is Behind Chemical Attack, Considering 'Serious Response' Sputnik 06 Apr 2017 -- On the eve of a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told reporters that the US is convinced Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will be held responsible for the recent chemical attack in the Idlib province of Syria.
Turkey Will Support US Military Op in Syria if Launched - Erdogan Sputnik 06 Apr 2017 -- If Washington decides to launch a military operation in Syria, Turkey will support the move, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan saoid Thursday.
Reports of Chemical Attack Appeared Before Syrian Airstrike in Idlib - Syrian FM Sputnik 06 Apr 2017 -- The accusations against the Syrian government army allegedly using chemical weapons in the incident in the Syrian province of Idlib make no sense since Damascus has been succeeding in fighting terrorism on all fronts, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem said Thursday.
Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIS Strikes AFPS 06 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 85 engagements against ISIS targets, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
MQ-1, MQ-9 aircrews help liberate Manbij AFNS 06 Apr 2017 -- In 2016, U.S. Air Force MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper aircrews assisted coalition partners in the reclamation of Manbij, Syria, from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria forces.
Syrian FM dismisses any use of chemical weapons by Damascus IRNA 06 Apr 2017 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem said on Thursday that Damascus condemns use of chemical weapons adding Syria 'did not and will not use this kind of weapons'.
Syria FM confirms airstrike on rebel depot containing chemical weapons People's Daily 06 Apr 2017 -- Syria's Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said on Thursday that the Syrian airstrike on the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun struck a rebel depot containing chemical materials, denying that the air force fired toxic gas during the attack.
China supports comprehensive, fair probe into use of chemicals as weapons in Syria: envoy People's Daily 06 Apr 2017 -- China supports the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and related UN entities in carrying out comprehensive, objective and fair investigations into uses of chemicals as weapons in Syria, said a Chinese envoy here on Wednesday.
Haley threatens to bypass Security Council in dealing with Syria Press TV 05 Apr 2017 -- The United States threatens to take "its own action" in dealing with Syria, citing the United Nation's failure in dealing with crisis in the war-ravaged Middle Eastern country.
Donors pledge $6 billion to help support future of war-torn Syria at UN-backed conference UN News 05 Apr 2017 -- Forty-one donors today pledged a combined $6 billion for critical humanitarian programmes in 2017 and another $3.7 billion for 2018 for the people of Syria reeling under a devastating conflict since 2011 at a United Nations-supported conference in the Belgian capital, Brussels.
Remarks by President Trump and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan in Joint Press Conference The White House 05 Apr 2017
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 05 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iran condemns use of chemical weapons in Syria IRNA 05 Apr 2017 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said on Wednesday that Iran strongly condemns any use of chemical weapons in Syria regardless of the perpetrators and the victims.
NATO Secretary General condemns reported chemical weapons attack in Syria NATO 05 Apr 2017
Turkey occupying Syria, trying to build city near al-Bab: Syrian envoy Press TV 05 Apr 2017 -- The Syrian ambassador to Russia has accused Turkey of seeking to establish a city near the northern Syrian city of al-Bab, citing Turkish troops' presence and occupation of the area.
Russia, West trade barbs over Syria attack in UNSC meeting Press TV 05 Apr 2017 -- Representatives from Russia and Western countries have been engaged in a war of words during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) concerning a recent suspected chemical attack in Syria.
Syria struck terrorist chemical depot in Idlib: Russia Press TV 05 Apr 2017 -- Russia says the Syrian Air Force recently hit a depot used by terrorists to make and store ammunition, including chemical weapons, in the Arab country's northeastern Idlib Province.
Gas attack in Syria 'consequence' of Obama approach, Trump says Press TV 05 Apr 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has once again targeted his predecessor over his Syria policy following a suspected gas attack in the war-torn country.
Trump Denounces 'Horrific' Syria Chemical Attack As U.S. Hints At Unilateral Action RFE/RL 05 Apr 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has described a reported chemical attack in the Syrian province of Idlib that left more than 70 people dead and dozens injured as "an affront to humanity."
Russia Rejects Draft UN Resolution On Apparent Syria Chemical Attack RFE/RL 05 Apr 2017 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry has rejected a draft UN Security Council resolution condemning an apparent chemical-weapons attack in Syria's Idlib Province that left dozens killed and injured.
Trump Promises Response to Syrian Chemical Attack Sputnik 05 Apr 2017 -- In the wake of the recent chemical attack that killed at least 70 people, including women and children, in the Idlib province of Syria, Trump was fired up about his administration's next steps in the region.
Trump Says Idlib Chemical Attack Won't Be Tolerated, Attitude to Assad Changed Sputnik 05 Apr 2017 -- The chemical attack in Syria's Idlib province is an affront to humanity and cannot be tolerated, US President Donald Trump said in a joint press conference with Jordan's King Abdullah II on Wednesday. He added that his attitude to Syrian President Bashar Assad changed.
Moscow Believes Ankara Serious About Commitment to Syrian Truce Sputnik 05 Apr 2017 -- Moscow believes that Ankara is serious in its commitment to the ceasefire in Syria and the two sides continue bilateral discussions of any existing disagreements, Maria Zakharova, the spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said Wednesday.
Kremlin on Idlib Attack: Russia to Continue Supporting Assad in War on Terror Sputnik 05 Apr 2017 -- The Kremlin spokesman commented on the chemical attack in Idlib blamed by Western states on Damascus.
Chemical attack, if confirmed, would be largest in Syria, UN Security Council told UN News 05 Apr 2017 -- Briefing an emergency meeting of the Security Council following the reports of alleged chemical weapons use in Khan Shaykhun, southern rural Idleb, Syria, a senior United Nations official for disarmament affairs said that while many details are not yet fully known, new information continues to come in on the incident.
Brussels conference 'a moment of truth' for decisive steps to up support on Syria - UN chief UN News 05 Apr 2017 -- Speaking at a major international conference on Syria, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on the international community to increase support for the victims of the conflict in the war-ravaged country as well as for the neighbouring ones that are sheltering millions of refugees.
Trump Calls Syria Attack 'An Affront to Humanity' VOA 05 Apr 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump condemned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday for the deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria, calling it "an affront to humanity," but declining to say what action the United States might take in response.
Global Chorus of Condemnation After Gas Attack in Syria VOA 05 Apr 2017 -- Britain, France and the United States strongly condemned Russia Wednesday during an emergency U.N. Security Council for its support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his government's role in a suspected chemical weapons attack.
Gap Widens Between US, Europe Over Syria VOA 05 Apr 2017 -- A gap is widening between the Trump administration and European allies over the future of President Bashar al-Assad and how to end the six-year war in Syria.
Fears Over Damage to Syrian Dam as Battle For Raqqa Intensifies VOA 05 Apr 2017 -- As U.S.-backed coalition forces prepare for a final assault on the Islamic State de-facto capital Raqqa, there is a continuing push to expel fighters from nearby Tabqa dam.
'We must be resourced to respond, protect and deliver' for people of Syria, UN aid chief UN News 04 Apr 2017 -- As a major international conference on Syria gets underway in Brussels, United Nations agencies have warned that a sluggish financial support by Member States would put vital assistance for millions of refugees and the communities hosting them at risk.
Syria: UN chief 'deeply disturbed' by reports of alleged chemical attack; OPCW investigating UN News 04 Apr 2017 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today said that he is "deeply disturbed" by reports of alleged use of chemical weapons in an airstrike in the Khan Shaykhun area of southern Idlib, Syria.
Statement from President Donald J. Trump The White House 04 Apr 2017
Background Briefing on the Effort to Defeat ISIS US Dept. of State 04 Apr 2017 -- Special Briefing by Senior State Department Official
Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria US Dept. of State 04 Apr 2017 -- Press Statement by Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State
White House: Syria Chemical Attack Heinous, But Assad a 'Political Reality' VOA 04 Apr 2017 -- U.S. officials are condemning a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria that left scores dead, even while acknowledging the government of President Bashar al-Assad, widely thought to have carried out the strike, remains a "political reality" in the country.
Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 04 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 27 strikes consisting of 55 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 04 Apr 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Syrian army, Foreign Ministry deny role in Idlib 'chemical' attack Press TV 04 Apr 2017 -- The Syrian military has categorically denied the accusations leveled against it about being involved in a suspected chemical attack in Syria's northwestern Idlib Province that killed dozens of people.
UN warns about 'desperate' plight of Syria refugee Press TV 04 Apr 2017 -- The United Nations has warned about the "desperate" plight of millions of people displaced in the aftermath of the six-year-long Syrian conflict as international funds are drying up and urgent assistance is needed for life-saving support to the refugees.
60 killed in strike in Syria's Idlib: Monitoring group Press TV 04 Apr 2017 -- A monitoring group says at least 60 people have died in an attack in Syria's northwestern Idlib Province.
US won't accept Assad participating in elections: Haley Press TV 04 Apr 2017 -- In a departure from earlier official statements, the United States has said it cannot accept Syrian President Bashar al-Assad running in future elections.
UN To Probe Suspected Syria Chemical Attack As Global Outrage Mounts RFE/RL 04 Apr 2017 -- United Nations war crimes investigators have opened a probe of a suspected chemical attack in Syria's Idlib Province that left at least 58 people dead.
U.S. Ambassador To UN Calls Assad 'War Criminal,' Says U.S. Won't Accept New Term RFE/RL 04 Apr 2017 -- The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is "a war criminal" and that the United States would not accept that he could again run for election again in the war-torn country.
Syrian Army Rejects Claims of Chemical Weapons Use in Idlib, Blames Militants Sputnik 04 Apr 2017 -- The responsibility for the chemical attack in Idlib lies with militants and their patrons, the Syrian Army said.
Syrian Armed Forces Free 225 Settlements From Daesh in Three Months Sputnik 04 Apr 2017 -- The number of the settlements liberated since January 1, 2017, by the Syrian government's Armed Forces from the Daesh has grown to 225, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
UN warns funding cuts threaten aid to Syrian refugees and hosts, as Brussels conference opens UN News 04 Apr 2017 -- As a major international conference on Syria gets underway in Brussels, United Nations agencies have warned that a sluggish financial support by Member States would put vital assistance for millions of refugees and the communities hosting them at risk.
Dozens Dead in Apparent Toxic Gas Attack in Syria VOA 04 Apr 2017 -- Monitors and civil defense workers alleged Tuesday that Syrian government or Russian warplanes carried out a toxic gas attack on a rebel-held town in northern Syria, killing dozens of people and injuring hundreds more.
UN: Lack of Funds Threatens Life-saving Aid for Millions of Displaced Syrians VOA 04 Apr 2017 -- The U.N. refugee agency warns a lack of funding is threatening life-saving assistance for millions of Syrian refugees and the communities hosting them. In advance of a ministerial pledging conference in Brussels, the UNHCR is appealing to the international community to support the United Nations' multi-billion-dollar appeal.
Diplomats Condemn, Vow to Investigate Alleged Chemical Attack in Syria VOA 04 Apr 2017 -- Top diplomats are condemning what appears to be a chemical weapons attack that killed least 58 people and injured more than 200 others Tuesday in Syria.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 03 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 20 strikes consisting of 51 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Turkey plans new 'anti-terror' offensives in Syria, says Turkish president Press TV 03 Apr 2017 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey is planning new offensives this spring inside war-torn Syria after Ankara officially announced the completion of a months-long military campaign on the Arab country's soil.
'We Consider Them Occupants': Damascus Comments on Remaining Turkish Troops Sputnik 03 Apr 2017 -- Turkey continues to occupy the Syrian territory despite announcing the end of its operation there, the Syrian Ambassador to Russia said. He urged sides fighting terrorism to coordinate their actions.
Kurdish Militia Say Gain Control of All Roads Around Syrian City of Tabqa Sputnik 03 Apr 2017 -- Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) took under control all roads leading to the northern Syrian city of Tabqa, according to the YPG monthly bulletin obtained by Sputnik.
Syria: Agriculture should be kick-started now despite huge destruction - UN report UN News 03 Apr 2017 -- With six years of conflict in Syria causing more than $16 billion of lost crop and livestock production and destroyed farming assets, a United Nations report published today stressed the need to reboot and kick-start the agricultural sector now to dramatically reduce the need for humanitarian aid and migration.
Who Will Retake Raqqa? VOA 03 Apr 2017 -- Thousands of civilians have been fleeing Raqqa, the de facto capital of the Islamic State terror group in Syria, in the past few days as airstrikes on the city intensify – a foretaste of when the battle to oust the militants from the besieged city starts in earnest.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIS AFPS 02 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Army forces continue to push back terrorists through Syria Press TV 02 Apr 2017 -- Syrian government forces have killed at least 10 Daesh terrorists during operations in the country's eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr.
Turkey Says 50,000 Displaced Syrians, Refugees Return To Retaken Areas RFE/RL 02 Apr 2017 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says some 50,000 displaced Syrians and refugees have returned to areas captured by Turkey and its opposition allies in northern Syria.
Daesh Commander Killed by SDF Near al-Tabqah Town in Northern Syria Sputnik 02 Apr 2017 -- The fighters of the Wrath of Euphrates operation repelled the Daesh attacks in the area to the south of Tabqa Airport in Syria, and the clashes continue in the area to the west of the airport, according to local media.
Canada Extends Mission In Iraq, Syria For Three Months RFE/RL 01 Apr 2017 -- Canada has announced it is extending its military mission against the Islamic State (IS) militant group in Iraq and Syria through June 30.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 01 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
UN Syria Envoy Says Peace Deal Remains Elusive RFE/RL 01 Apr 2017 -- The United Nations envoy for Syria says the fifth round of peace talks between opposition leaders and the government made "incremental" progress, but he warned that a peace deal remains a long way off.

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