By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Tehran-Damascus: Resilient Ties

Capitals of Iran and Syria recently hosted high-level officials to enhance coordination on critical regional issues

TEHRAN – Iran has a strong will to expand cooperation with Syria in various fields and it will continue to stand by the Syrian nation and government, according to the country’s foreign minister.

Damascus exhibiting capabilities of Iranian universities

TEHRAN –An exhibition showcasing the scientific capabilities of Iranian universities is being held in Damascus, Syria.

Problems sometimes can be solved with missiles, other times with negotiation: Raisi

President says ‘Operation True Promise’ is clear manifestation of revolutionary rationality

TEHRAN - President Ebrahim Raisi asserted in a televised interview on Tuesday night that “Operation True Promise” was a clear manifestation of “revolutionary rationality” and a beautiful manifestation of the cooperation of the battlefield and diplomacy.

Iran has warned U.S. any fresh Israeli military act will face decisive and quick response

TEHRAN- The Iranian Foreign Minister says Tehran has sent a clear warning to the White House emphasizing its readiness to swiftly and decisively respond to any fresh military adventures by Israel that threaten Iran's interests and security.

Syria puts ground-to-air defense systems on high alert

Citing army sources, Reuters reported that Syria has put its Russian-made Pantsir ground-to-air defense systems on high alert around the capital Damascus and major bases in the event of Israeli strikes.

Israel’s war cabinet convenes at hiding place

TEHRAN – Following Iran’s legitimate defense in response to Israel’s unlawful attack on the consular section of the Iranian embassy in Damascus on April one, the occupation regime’s cabinet held a meeting in a hiding place in the war ministry.

Punishing Israel as an aggressor is legitimate defense, Iran tells Germany

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Thursday that “legitimate defense” to punish Israel is a “necessity” as the regime violated international law and the Vienna conventions by attacking Iran’s consulate in Damascus on April 1.

Iran’s retaliation is ‘inevitable’, Hezbollah leader says

TEHRAN - The leader of the Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah warns that Iran will inevitably retaliate for Monday’s strike on its consulate in Damascus, which is widely blamed on Israel.

EU condemns attack on Iran's embassy in Damascus

The European Union on Wednesday condemned an airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus on April 1 that killed seven people and called on countries in the region to show restraint, Reuters reported.

Israel attack on embassy in Damascus shows regime weakness: MP

TEHRAN – The head of Iran's Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee denounced the Israeli assault on the Iranian consulate in Damascus as a clear indicator of the "diminished strength" of the regime.

Insane actions of Zionists are their last efforts, says Raisi

TEHRAN - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has characterized the recent actions of the Zionist regime as desperate measures, asserting that Israel's behavior demonstrates a disregard for human and international norms.

UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on Israeli strike on Iranian embassy in Syria

TEHRAN - The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting on Israel’s air attack on the consular section of the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday afternoon at the request of Russia.

Iran reminds Guterres on UN responsibility amid Israeli strike on Tehran embassy in Syria

TEHRAN – Following the Israeli air attack on the consular section of Tehran’s embassy in Syria on Monday afternoon, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian telephoned UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday to remind him about the responsibility of the UN as the most important international body as well as the Security Council in “protecting international peace and security”.

World condemns Israeli strike on Iranian embassy in Damascus

TEHRAN - International condemnation surged following the attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria on Monday, as nations worldwide voiced outrage over the Israeli airstrike.

UN chief condemns strike on Iran consulate in Syria

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Tuesday a strike on an Iranian consular annex building in Syria one day earlier, his spokesman said.

Israel’s heinous crime will not go unanswered: Raisi

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Israel has resorted to indiscriminate assassinations after back-to-back failures in the face of the resistance, warning that the regime’s latest crime against Iranian military advisers in Syria “will not go unanswered.” 

Iran will make evil Israel ‘regret’ embassy attack in Syria: Leader

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says brave Iranian men will "punish" Israel and make the evil regime "regret" its crime of assassinating the country's military advisors in Syria.

Iran says will decide how to ‘punish’ Israel for consulate attack

‘Israel responsible for consequences of assault on Iranian consulate in Syria’

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry reacts strongly to Israel’s deadly missile attacks on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, saying Tehran “reserves the right to take retaliatory measures” and will decide how to “punish the aggressor”.

Iran strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes in Damascus

TEHRAN- The spokesman for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed vehement condemnation of recent Israeli airstrikes on a residential building in the al-Mezeh neighborhood in west Damascus.

Severe punishment awaits Israel for assassinating 5 Iranian military advisors: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says a severe punishment awaits the Israeli regime for assassinating five Iranian military advisors in Damascus, Syria, on Saturday.

Tehran, Damascus to boost scientific research cooperation

TEHRAN – The Iranian deputy science minister, Vahid Haddadi-Asl, and the representative of the Syrian Higher Education Ministry, Fadia Yousef Deeb, discussed ways to enhance bilateral scientific research cooperation.

Restoration of Tehran’s 12th-century brick tower enters final stage

TEHRAN - The restoration of Borj-e Toghrol, a 12th-century cylindrical tomb tower in southern Tehran, has entered its final stages, Mehr said.

Syrian minister visits Tochal resort in northern Tehran

TEHRAN – Syrian Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammad Samer al-Khalil on Sunday paid a visit to Tochal, which is a mountain and ski resort in northern Tehran.

Iran denounces bombing on Damascus, demands lifting sanctions on Syria

TEHRAN - The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has criticized the Thursday bomb attack on Damascus and urged the international community to assist Syria by working to lift the “cruel sanctions” imposed on the Arab country.

Tehran, Damascus discuss ways to broaden health ties

TEHRAN – In a meeting between the health ministers of Iran and Syria, the two sides emphasized the need to expand relations in the field of health.

Syria to welcome 50,000 Iranian pilgrims in year

TEHRAN – Iran will be resuming pilgrimages to Syria, and according to one of their latest arrangements, Damascus will be prepared to receive 50,000 pilgrims from the Islamic Republic per year.

Tehran warns US of swift response to any attack on bases in Syria

TERAN - Iran warned on Saturday that it will give a quick response to “any pretext” for an attack on its bases inside Syria established at the request of the Damascus government to fight terrorism.

Iran lauds visit by top Arab legislators to Syria

TEHRAN - A recent trip by Arab parliament speakers and senior legislators to Syria is a positive step toward Islamic solidarity, Iran says, emphasizing that dialogue and regional approaches can solve the woes in the region.