April 2023 - Syria Special Weapons News

Erdogan Says Turkiye's National Intelligence Killed 'Islamic State Leader' in Syria Sputnik 30 Apr 2023 -- The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) killed "the leader" of the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, Daesh, banned in Russia) during an operation in Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday.
Chinese senior diplomat meets with Syria's Assad Press TV 29 Apr 2023 -- China's Special Envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, has met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as part of a new push to find a political solution for the long-running Syrian conflict.
Assad: Syria Supports China's Active Political, Economic Presence Across World Sputnik 29 Apr 2023 -- Syria supports China's active political and economic presence across the globe, contributing to the restoration of balance in the world, Syrian President Bashar Assad said on Saturday.
Tunisian president appoints new ambassador to Syria People's Daily 28 Apr 2023 -- Tunisian President Kais Saied has appointed Mohamed Mhadhbi as the country's new ambassador to Syria, according to a statement released by the presidency on Thursday.
UN envoy: Iran welcomes improvement of Syria's diplomatic ties with Arab world Press TV 28 Apr 2023 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations says the Islamic Republic supports the improvement of diplomatic relations between Syria and the world, particularly the Arab countries, to ensure Syria's security and prosperity.
The need for accountability in Syria: Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon's speech UK FCDO 28 Apr 2023 -- Minister of State for the Middle East, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, hosted an event at the FCDO on 27 April with the Syrian Emergency Task Force.
Syria: UN envoy points to 'important juncture' in efforts towards peace UN News 27 Apr 2023 -- Renewed diplomatic attention on Syria in the aftermath of the recent devastating earthquakes that hit the country and neighbouring Türkiye could help to unlock stalled peace efforts, UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen told the Security Council on Thursday.
New EU package of sanctions against Syria targets drug trafficking and the most serious human rights violations Germany Federal Foreign Office 26 Apr 2023 -- Following the joint initiative of France, the Netherlands and Germany, the European Union adopted a new package of sanctions relating to Syria on 24 April. It was decided to place 25 persons and eight companies on the EU sanctions list. Who are they and why?
Signs Emerge IS Struggling to Keep Up Fight in Iraq, Syria VOA 25 Apr 2023 -- Islamic State appears to be losing the ability to strike effectively in areas that were once part of the terror group's self-declared caliphate.
Lasting peace, security among goals pursued in four-party talks in Moscow: Iran defense min. Press TV 25 Apr 2023 -- The Iranian defense minister says achieving lasting peace and security topped the agenda of the four-party talks in Moscow between the defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Russia, Syria, Turkey, and Iran.
Shoigu Holds Bilateral Talks With Iran, Syria, Turkiye Counterparts Sputnik 25 Apr 2023 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held several bilateral meetings with the defense ministers of Syria, Iran and Turkiye in Moscow, and discussed ensuring global and regional security, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
Withdrawal of Turkish troops discussed at four-party meeting in Moscow: Syria Press TV 25 Apr 2023 -- Damascus says defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Russia, Syria, Turkey, and Iran have discussed the withdrawal of Turkish troops from the Arab country, as efforts continue to mend ties between Ankara and Damascus.
Unilateral, unlawful US sanctions worsening humanitarian crisis in Syria, UN envoy laments Press TV 25 Apr 2023 -- Syria's permanent representative to the UN has warned that the "illegitimate and inhumane" sanctions imposed by the United States and its Western allies are exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in his country.
Quadrilateral talks in Moscow focus on lasting peace, security: Iran's Defense min. IRNA 25 Apr 2023 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has said that the quadrilateral talks among Russia, Iran, Syria, and Turkiye were held in Moscow with the aim of achieving lasting peace and security in the region.
Fighting terrorism stressed in Moscow quadrilateral confab IRNA 25 Apr 2023 -- The Quadrilateral Moscow Conference attended by defense ministers of Russia, Iran, Syria, and Turkiye emphasized the need for a joint combat against terrorism.
Moscow to host defense ministers, intelligence chiefs of Turkey, Russia, Syria, Iran Press TV 24 Apr 2023 -- Turkey's Defense Minister Hulusi Akar says Moscow will host a new round of meeting among the defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Russia, Syria, Turkey, and Iran as part of efforts made to normalize relations between Ankara and Damascus.
Syria: EU sanctions drug trade benefitting the regime EC/CEU 24 Apr 2023 -- The Council today decided to list 25 individuals and 8 entities in the framework of EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.
Israel shells Syria's Quneitra in new act of aggression Press TV 24 Apr 2023 -- In a new aggression against Syria, the Israeli regime has targeted an area in the east of Hader town in northern Quneitra, just across the border from the Golan Heights.
Turkish troops kill 21 "terrorists" in Syria, Iraq: defense minister People's Daily 23 Apr 2023 -- A total of 21 "terrorists" were killed by Turkish troops over the past four days in northern Syria and Iraq, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday.
Denmark Withdraws Military From Syria, Iraq to Combat Threats Near Country's Borders Sputnik 22 Apr 2023 -- Denmark has decided to withdraw all its military specialists, who participated in countering Daesh* in Iraq and Syria, to combat threats in close proximity to the country's borders, the Danish Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
Ukraine planned attacks on Russian forces in Syria, leaked document reveals Press TV 22 Apr 2023 -- The top-secret US intelligence document leaked recently reveals that Ukraine's military intelligence hatched plans to carry out covert attacks on Russian forces in Syria with the assistance of local Kurds.
US Pushing Countries to Repatriate IS Foreign Fighters Held in NE Syria VOA 20 Apr 2023 -- The United States has renewed calls for countries to take back their nationals who have been held in detention camps and prisons in northeastern Syria.
US Does Not Believe Syria Deserves Readmission to Arab League at This Time, State Dept. Says Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- The United States does not believe that Syria deserves readmittance to the League of Arab States at this time, State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Thursday.
WHO mission to Syria quake zone boosts protection from disease outbreaks UN News 20 Apr 2023 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has carried out a month-long field mission to areas of northwest Syria devastated by the February earthquakes there, and in Türkiye, helping stem the risk of further disease outbreaks or full-blown epidemics.
Syria, Tunisia vow to boost cooperation in push to restore ties Press TV 19 Apr 2023 -- Syria and Tunisia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in different sectors as the two Arab countries move to re-establish relations after more than a decade of estrangement.
Saudi Arabia's FM arrives in Syria, meets President Assad as two countries move to restore ties Press TV 18 Apr 2023 -- Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, and met with President Bashar al-Assad as part of efforts to restore diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Foreign Minister Arrives in Damascus on Official Visit SPA 18 Apr 2023 -- Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister for Foreign Affairs, today arrived in the Syrian Arab Republic within the framework of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's concern and interest to reach a political solution to the Syrian crisis to end all its repercussions and preserve Syria's unity, security and stability, and Arab identity, and bring Damascus back to the Arab fold to realize the best for its brotherly people.
President of Syria Receives Foreign Minister SPA 18 Apr 2023 -- President of the Syrian Arab Republic Bashar Al-Assad today received Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, as part of his official visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus.
Syrian President Assad, Saudi Foreign Minister Hold Talks in Damascus Amid Push to Restore Ties Sputnik 18 Apr 2023 -- The devastating earthquakes which rocked northern Syria in February resulted in an unprecedented outpouring of humanitarian support from the country's neighbors, as well as a concerted diplomatic effort to end the region's involvement in the decade-long US-led dirty war against the Syrian state.
Tunisian president meets Syrian FM to strengthen ties People's Daily 19 Apr 2023 -- Tunisian President Kais Saied met on Tuesday with visiting Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad as the two countries moved to resume diplomatic relations, said a statement released by the Tunisian presidency.
US Kills IS Commander Behind Plot to Kidnap Officials VOA 17 Apr 2023 -- Plans by the Islamic State terror group to kidnap officials outside of the Middle East region and hold them for leverage triggered an early morning U.S. raid that led to the death of one of the plot's alleged masterminds.
CENTCOM Confirms ISIS Senior Leader killed in a Helicopter Raid in Northern Syria CENTCOM 17 Apr 2023 -- Early this morning, U.S. Central Command forces killed Abd-al-Hadi Mahmud al-Haji Ali, a senior ISIS Syria leader and operational planner responsible for planning terror attacks in the Middle East and Europe. This was the ISIS leader who was killed in a previously announced unilateral helicopter raid in northern Syria today. Abd-al-Hadi Mahmud al-Haji Ali was the primary target of the raid.
Helicopter Raid in Northern Syria Targets Senior ISIS Leader CENTCOM 17 Apr 2023 -- U.S. Central Command forces conducted a unilateral helicopter raid in northern Syria in the early morning of April 17th targeting a Senior ISIS Syria Leader and Operational Planner responsible for planning terror attacks in the Middle East and Europe. The raid resulted in the probable death of the targeted individual. Two other armed individuals were killed on the target.
Iranian-Backed Attacks on US Forces in Syria Caused 23 Traumatic Brain Injuries, Pentagon Says VOA 17 Apr 2023 -- A spate of attacks from Iranian-backed militants last month on U.S. military personnel in Syria caused traumatic brain injuries in 23 military personnel, Defense Department officials tell VOA. One American contractor was killed, and 25 U.S. military personnel were wounded in the attacks.
Israel knows Damascus' response to its strikes is 'definite', says top Syrian diplomat Press TV 17 Apr 2023 -- Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Faisal Mekdad has strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes against various parts of his war-torn country, saying that the Tel Aviv regime is well aware of the fact that Damascus will definitely give a befitting response to its recurrent acts of aggression.
World order shifting in favor of independent nations, Raeisi writes to Syria's Assad Press TV 17 Apr 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the global and regional order is shifting in favor of free and independent nations in light of long years of sincere cooperation between Iran and Syria as well as historic resistance of the two Muslim states.
Syrian Foreign Minister Arrives in Algeria on Official Visit, Media Reports Sputnik 15 Apr 2023 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has arrived in the Algerian capital of Algiers on an official visit, Syrian media reported on Saturday.
23 US troops suffered traumatic brain injury during March attacks in Syria: CENTCOM Press TV 15 Apr 2023 -- The US Central Command says 23 American troops have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury following a series of attacks that targeted the United States' illegal bases in Syria last month.
CENTCOM: 11 more US troops diagnosed with 'traumatic brain injury' after last month's attacks in Syria Press TV 14 Apr 2023 -- A spokesman for US Central Command (CENTCOM) says 11 more American troops have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury following a series of attacks that targeted US illegal bases in Syria back in March.
Egypt urges Turkish troop withdrawal from Syria Press TV 14 Apr 2023 -- Egypt's top diplomat has called on Turkey to pull out its military forces from Syria, signaling tensions amid efforts for Cairo-Ankara rapprochement.
Saudi Arabia, Syria call for end to foreign military presence on Syrian soil as diplomatic ties restored Press TV 13 Apr 2023 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud have called for an end to foreign military presence on Syrian oil and West's interventions in the Arab country, as the two countries resume diplomatic ties after more than a decade.
US Captures Islamic State Militants in Syria Raid VOA 13 Apr 2023 -- A U.S. raid Saturday in eastern Syria led to the capture of an Islamic State group operative and two of his associates, the U.S. Central Command said.
CENTCOM Forces Capture ISIS Operative in Helicopter Raid CENTCOM 12 Apr 2023 -- U.S. Central Command forces conducted a helicopter raid in eastern Syria late on the evening of April 8, capturing Hudayfah al Yemeni, an ISIS attack facilitator, and two of his associates. No civilians were killed or injured.
Syrian FM visits Saudi Arabia first time in 11 years amid regional diplomacy drive Press TV 12 Apr 2023 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in a significant move toward the restoration of diplomatic ties between the two countries as the regional diplomacy drive intensifies.
Syria, Tunisia to reopen embassies, resume diplomatic ties after a decade Press TV 12 Apr 2023 -- Syria and Tunisia have agreed to resume diplomatic relations after a decade, with the Syrian government planning to reopen its embassy in Tunis after the North African country announced the appointment of a new ambassador to Damascus.
GCC to discuss Syria return to Arab League in light of Saudi-Iran detente Press TV 12 Apr 2023 -- Qatar says that the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has sent invitations to member states to attend a meeting next Friday in the Saudi city of Jeddah to discuss the possibility of Syria's return to the Arab League.
Rocket Attack Targets Coalition Forces CENTCOM 11 Apr 2023 -- An ineffective single rocket attack, targeted coalition forces, at Mission Support Site Conoco, northeast Syria, today at 10:51AM Eastern Standard Time (approximately 5:51PM local time in Syria). One additional rocket was found at the attack's point of origin.
Top Russian, Syrian, Turkish, Iranian diplomats to meet in near future: Moscow Press TV 10 Apr 2023 -- Russia's deputy foreign minister says a quadrilateral meeting among the top diplomats of Russia, Syria, Turkey, and Iran will be held in the near future as part of efforts made to normalize relations between Ankara and Damascus.
Syrian air defense intercepts missiles fired by Zionists IRNA 09 Apr 2023 -- Syria's air defense has intercepted missiles fired by the Zionist regime targeting various regions of the Arab country, including the suburb of the capital Damascus.
Syrian air defenses intercept Israeli missiles fired from Golan Press TV 09 Apr 2023 -- Syria says its air defense units have confronted a missile attack launched by the Israeli army from the occupied Golan Heights targeting the Arab country's south.
Syrian Air Defenses Shoot Down Several Israeli Rockets Sputnik 09 Apr 2023 -- Syrian air defense systems have shot down several Israeli rockets in the south of the country, the Syrian Defense Ministry said.
Israeli Forces Respond to Rocket Fire From Syria - IDF Sputnik 09 Apr 2023 -- Israel has opened artillery fire at Syrian territory in response to the rockets fired from Syria toward the Golan Heights, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.
Netanyahu sent messages to Iran saying Israel didn't want to target IRGC advisors in Syria: Expert Press TV 09 Apr 2023 -- A senior Iranian expert on regional issues says Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent multiple indirect messages to Iran saying the regime's military did not want to assassinate the two military advisers of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), who were killed in an Israeli airstrike near the Syrian capital Damascus last month.
Sirens sound in Israeli-occupied Golan Heights after rockets fired from Syria Press TV 08 Apr 2023 -- The Israeli regime's military says several rockets have been fired from the direction of Syria towards the Arab country's occupied Golan Heights.
Türkiye quake aftermath: Funding needed to stave off risks to millions of children UN News 06 Apr 2023 -- Two months after devastating earthquakes hit Türkiye and northern Syria, 2.5 million children in Türkiye remain in need of humanitarian support and are at risk of falling into poverty, child labour or under-age marriage, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Thursday.
CENTCOM Welcomes Recent Repatriation Efforts CENTCOM 06 Apr 2023 -- Over the past week, Norway and Canada repatriated residents from the al-Hol and al Roj camps for internally displaced persons in northeast Syria. A total of 19 residents - six women and 13 children - were repatriated back to their countries of origin.
U.S. Welcomes Canada's Repatriation from Northeast Syria US Dept. of State 06 Apr 2023 -- The United States appreciates Canada's repatriation today of 14 women and children from displaced persons camps in northeast Syria.
Government of Canada repatriates Canadians from northeastern Syria Canada 06 Apr 2023
Iran: UN Security Council must end Israel's 'criminal' acts against Syria Press TV 06 Apr 2023 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the UN says the Security Council needs to condemn Israel's ongoing violations of fundamental principles of international law and the UN Charter, and take a decisive action to put an end to the regime's unlawful and criminal acts.
Top Syrian, Tunisian diplomats discuss restoration of ties, re-opening of embassies Press TV 05 Apr 2023 -- Top diplomats of Syria and Tunisia have pledged to enhance the level of diplomatic representation amid a new wave of enhancement of ties between Syria and its Arab neighbors.
What Is Behind Israel's Increased Strikes in Syria? VOA 05 Apr 2023 -- Israel has increased its air raids in Syria, targeting positions belonging to the Syrian government and Iranian forces. In recent days, suspected Israeli airstrikes hit such targets in four different occasions.
IRGC warns Israel of 'decisive' response as martyred officer is laid to rest Press TV 05 Apr 2023 -- A high-ranking commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday warned the Israeli regime of a "strong and decisive" response as one of the Iranian military advisors who lost his life in an Israeli air raid on Damascus last week was laid to rest.
Syria: Israeli aggressive policies threaten region with all-out escalation Press TV 05 Apr 2023 -- Amid the Israeli regime's back-to-back attacks against Syria, the Arab country warns that the occupying regime's aggressive policies threaten the region with all-out escalation and a new phase of instability.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's welcome address before the beginning of four-party consultations at the level of deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Iran, Syria and Türkiye, Moscow, April 4, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Apr 2023
CENTCOM Month in Review, March 2023: The Fight Against ISIS in Iraq and Syria CENTCOM 04 Apr 2023 -- During the month of March 2023, U.S. Central Command, along with coalition and other partners, conducted a total of 37 D-ISIS operations, resulting in 9 ISIS operatives killed and 18 detained.
Strike Kills ISIS Leader in Syria CENTCOM 04 Apr 2023 -- U.S. Central Command forces conducted a unilateral strike in Syria today killing Khalid 'Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri, an ISIS senior leader. Khalid 'Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri was responsible for planning ISIS attacks in Türkiye and Europe and developed the leadership structure for ISIS in Türkiye.
One of Daesh Leaders Responsible for Planning Attacks in Europe Eliminated in Syria: CENTCOM Sputnik 04 Apr 2023 -- One of the Daesh* leaders responsible for plotting attacks in Europe has been killed in a unilateral strike by the US in Syria, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Tuesday.
Iran vows to take decisive action to protect its forces, interests in Syria ISNA 04 Apr 2023 -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani warned that Iran will take decisive measures to protect its forces and interests from any threat or unlawful act perpetrated by the United States or others.
Amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes, Iran's deputy minister says Tehran to help Syria boost air defenses Press TV 04 Apr 2023 -- A senior Iranian defense official has reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to the security of friendly countries, saying the Islamic Republic considers itself "obliged" to help reinforce Syria's air defense capabilities in repelling Israeli attacks on the Arab country.
US sends warship to Syria amid Tehran-Washington tension over attacks on Iranian advisors Press TV 04 Apr 2023 -- The United States has relocated a warship in the Mediterranean to the coast near Syria as tensions rise between Tehran and Washington over deadly attacks on Iranian military advisors in Syria.
4-party meeting of Iran, Russia, Syria, Türkiye kicks off in Moscow ISNA 04 Apr 2023 -- A four-party meeting between Russia, Iran, Syria and Türkiye kicked off at the level of deputy foreign ministers in Moscow on Tuesday.
Iran says ready to play key role in Syria-Turkey reconciliation, urges political dialogue Press TV 04 Apr 2023 -- Tehran is ready to play a "constructive role" in promoting reconciliation talks between Turkey and Syria, says a senior aide on political affairs to Iran's foreign minister.
UN HRC52: Statement on human rights in Syrian Arab Republic UK FCDO 04 Apr 2023 -- Draft resolution L.16 on the human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, as delivered by Simon Manley, UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva.
Iran holds mass funeral for IRGC military advisors martyred in Israeli strike on Syria Press TV 04 Apr 2023 -- Tens of thousands of mourners have poured out onto the streets of Tehran to pay their respects to two military advisers of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), who lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike near the Syrian capital Damascus last week.
Iran, Russia stress need to resolve differences between Damascus, Ankara through peaceful solution ISNA 03 Apr 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister's Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji held a meeting with the Deputy of the Russian Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov on Monday in Moscow, discussing the latest developments in Syria and the region.
4-party meeting of Russia, Türkiye, Syria, Iran to be held in Moscow ISNA 03 Apr 2023 -- A four-party meeting between senior diplomats of Russia, Iran, Syria and Türkiye on settling relations between Ankara and Damascus will be held at the level of deputy foreign ministers in Moscow on Monday.
Syria's deputy FM urges immediate withdrawal of Turkish forces, non-interference in domestic affairs Press TV 03 Apr 2023 -- Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Sousan has reiterated the Damascus government's calls for Turkey to immediately withdraw its forces from the northern regions of the Arab country, and non-interference in Syria's internal affairs by other countries.
Iranian, Syrian delegations hold bilateral meeting in Moscow ISNA 03 Apr 2023 -- Iranian and Syrian delegations held a bilateral meeting in Moscow on Monday.
UN envoy: Iran will take decisive measures to protect its forces, interests in Syria against threats posed by US Press TV 03 Apr 2023 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations has warned that the Islamic Republic will take decisive measures to protect its forces and interests in Syria against any threats posed by the United States or others.
IRGC warns Israel will 'pay heavy price' after second military advisor martyred in Syria Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning to the Israeli regime on Sunday, vowing retaliation for the killing of two of its military advisers in Syria in an Israeli airstrike near Syria's capital.
Iran military advisor succumbs to injuries after Zionist attack in Syria IRNA 02 Apr 2023 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that Meghdad Mahghani Jafarabadi, who was wounded in Friday's attack by the Zionist regime near Damascus, has succumbed to his injuries.
Funeral held for Iranian military advisor martyred in Syria IRNA 02 Apr 2023 -- Comrades of Iranian military advisor Milad Heydari, who was martyred in an Israeli attack, have held a funeral ceremony for the martyr at Sayyidah Ruqayyah Mosque in Damascus, Syria.
Syrian delegation in Moscow to partake in Ankara-Damascus normalization talks Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- A high-ranking Syrian delegation has arrived in the Russian capital to take part in quadrilateral talks aimed at normalizing relations between Damascus and Ankara.
Syria, Egypt Holding Talks on Restoring Diplomatic Relations Sputnik 02 Apr 2023 -- Damascus and Cairo are in advanced discussions to restore full diplomatic ties, and a top-level meeting is expected soon, The Wall Street Journal reports citing sources.
Five Syrian Soldiers Injured in Israeli Attack in Homs Province Sputnik 02 Apr 2023 -- Five Syrian service members were injured as a result of the Israeli air attack in Syria's Homs Governorate, the Syrian Defense Ministry informs.
Five Syrian soldiers injured after new Israeli missile strike targets Homs province Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- The Israeli regime has carried out a fresh missile strike against Syria, targeting positions at several locations across the country's central Homs province.
Militants Tried Twice to Enter Gov't-Controlled Area in Syria's Idlib Sputnik 01 Apr 2023 -- Gurinov noted that one Syrian soldier died as a result of sniper fire at government forces' positions in the area of Ajel village in Aleppo province.
Syrian foreign minister visits Egypt for first time in over a decade Press TV 01 Apr 2023 -- Syria's Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has held a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart in the capital, Cairo, to discuss strengthening of bilateral relations as well as the latest regional and international developments.
Egypt Hosts Syrian FM amid Talk of Resuming Diplomatic Relations VOA 01 Apr 2023 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Miqdad arrived in Cairo Saturday in the first visit by a top Syrian official in more than 14 years to the Egyptian capital. Speculation is that both countries soon will re-establish diplomatic ties following a recent move by Saudi Arabia to renew relations with its longtime nemesis and ally of Syria, Iran.

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