The Syrian army is moving into areas east of Aleppo city, after Kurdish forces started a withdrawal.
Syrian troops have been spotted entering Deir Hafer, a town about 50km (30 miles) from Aleppo.
On Friday, the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces…
The country’s supreme leader says foreign-backed protests ‘caused massive damage and killed several thousands’.
Published On 17 Jan 2026
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…
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A series of demonstrations have been…
Iran’s deadly crackdown appears to have broadly quelled protests for now, residents said on Friday, as state media reported more arrests in the shadow of repeated US threats to intervene if the killing continues.
Meanwhile, a senior…
Two armed members of Iran’s police special forces stand behind a country flag placed on an armored military vehicle during a pro-Government rally in downtown Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026.
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More than 3,000…