US pressures Iran with new sanctions over ‘malign activity’
The US has imposed sanctions on six people and three companies it says have ties to Iran’s elite military force,…
Tag: Syria
‘Iranian forces’ fire rockets at Israeli positions in Golan Heights
Israel’s military says Iranian forces have fired rockets at its positions in the occupied Golan Heights. It said some 20…
Iran nuclear deal: Powers seek to save agreement after US exit
Western powers say they remain committed to the Iran nuclear deal – after the US announced it was withdrawing from…
UN warns Idlib could be next Syrian disaster zone in ‘marathon of pain
Humanitarian chief and special envoy warn of potential for another humanitarian catastrophe The UN’s two most senior Syria experts have warned of…
Syria chemical attack: Investigators allowed to visit site
Chemical weapons inspectors in Syria will be permitted to visit the site of an alleged chemical attack on Wednesday, Russia…
Russia warns of ‘dangerous’ escalation over Syria
Russia has warned the US that launching air strikes in response to a suspected chemical attack in Syria could spark…
Syria conflict: Strikes hit Syrian airfield, state media report
At least 14 people have died or were hurt after a Syrian military airport was hit by missiles, state media…
N Korea ‘providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories’
North Korea has been sending equipment to Syria that could be used in chemical weapons manufacturing, US media report, citing…
Global child soldier index shows Girls used as ‘human bombs’
By Ana Ionova Children were used to fight in at least 18 conflicts since 2016 – including as ‘human bombs’…
Syria conflict: Women ‘sexually exploited in return for aid’
Women in Syria have been sexually exploited by men delivering aid on behalf of the UN and international charities, the…
