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Iran smuggled weapons to Russia through Khmeimim

Damascus - Noura Khowam

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia used a smuggling route to transport offensive weapons, allegedly in violation of UN Resolution 2231, German’s Welt am Sonntag newspaper reported on Sunday. The broadsheet paper cited “Western intelligence services” saying Iran delivered “offensive weapons systems” to Russia via a military air base in Syria. “In June, two airplanes from Iran flew directlyRead more

US Senate approves new sanctions on Russia, Iran

Washington - Arab Today

The US Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed tough sanctions on Iran and Russia, sending the House of Representatives a bill that would prevent President Donald Trump from unilaterally easing penalties against Moscow. The measure, which passed with broad bipartisan support, seeks make Tehran pay a price for its "continued support of terrorism." It also notably aims to punish Russia's VladimirRead more

US: Assad secretly killing prisoners, burning bodies

Jeddah - Arab Today

The Trump administration accused the Syrian regime Monday of having executed thousands of prisoners and cremating the bodies in a large crematorium outside the capital. It also stepped up criticism of Iran and Russia for supporting President Bashar Assad. US President Donald Trump is weighing his options in Syria, where the US attacked a government air base last month inRead more

Turkish PM: Talks with Iran, Russia reached understanding to attain ceasefire in Syria

Ankara - Arab Today

The talks with Iran and Russia reached an understanding to attain a ceasefire in Syria, said Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim. During his meeting with heads of the Justice party's branches in Ankara Thursday, Yildirim said that intensive talks were held with Russia and Iran, adding that an understanding has been reached to attain a ceasefire in Syria. About 40,000Read more

Bouterfa sees consensus to stabilize oil market

Algiers - Arab Today

Algeria's energy minister has said there is a consensus among OPEC and non-OPEC members about the need to stabilize the oil market to support prices, state news agency APS reported on Saturday. Noureddine Bouterfa was speaking after meeting Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Falih and OPEC Secretary-General Mohammed Barkindo in Paris late on Friday. Bouterfa has traveled toRead more