US-backed QSD militia raided the homes of citizens in the al-Layla neighborhood along with the houses adjacent to the central prison in Ghweran neighborhood in the city of Hasaka, where the headquarters of the US illegal occupation forces are located. sana.sy/en/?p=303595
Local sources told SANA reporter that “armed groups of the US-backed QSD militia cordoned off al-Layla neighborhood after midnight, and began raiding the neighborhood’s houses and the houses opposite the central prison.” sana.sy/en/?p=303595
On 5th March, US-backed #QSD militia seized 32 houses in al-Jibsah residential buildings in the city of Hasaka, and expelled its residents with the aim of providing protection for the #US illegal occupation bases in that area. sana.sy/en/?p=303595
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Shoigu held talks with Syrian counterpart: Russian MoD
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held talks with Syrian Defense Minister Ali Mahmoud Abbas, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. en.mdn.tv/73yW
"Today, negotiations were held in Moscow between Russian Defense Minister Gen. of the Army Sergei Shoigu, & the Minister of Defense of the Syrian Arab Republic, Corps Gen. Mahmoud Abbas. en.mdn.tv/73yW
During the talks, the parties discussed the situation in Syria, as well as topical issues of bilateral military and defense industry cooperation. en.mdn.tv/73yW
A mysterious roadside bombing at the Megiddo junction in northern Israel on 13 March preoccupied the Israeli security establishment, which has placed the incident under heavy gag orders & refused to publish specific details on the subject due to its sensitive nature.
According to The Times of Israel, police and medics reported that the explosion took place around 6:00 am on the Route 65 highway at the Megiddo Junction, near the Megiddo prison, leaving a young man badly injured after the bomb exploded near his car. thecradle.co/article-view/2…
Russia chides EU big three for dissolving INSTEX trade mechanism for Iran
Russia has expressed “disappointment” towards France, Germany, and the UK for dismantling a mechanism meant to facilitate trade with Iran despite crushing US sanctions. thecradle.co/article-view/2…
“The joint statement issued on 9 March by the United Kingdom, Germany, and France on the decision of the INSTEX shareholder countries to terminate this mechanism is disappointing,” Kremlin spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on 15 March via a statement. thecradle.co/article-view/2…
“What happened with INSTEX is quite a clear demonstration of the inability of EU countries to seriously fight for the JCPOA & international law in general, defending those decisions that were put down in the UN Security Council resolution 2231” -Zakharova- thecradle.co/article-view/2…
Saudi finance minister says investments in Iran can happen ‘quickly’
Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said on 15 March that investments in Iran could happen “very quickly” following the signing of a normalization agreement. thecradle.co/article-view/2…
“There are a lot of opportunities for Saudi investments in Iran. We don’t see impediments as long as the terms of any agreement would be respected,” Jadaan said during the first private sector forum of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. thecradle.co/article-view/2…
“We are committed to the principles of our agreement with Iran. The leadership has made it clear that the region is stable and capable of providing people’s needs, investment, and prosperity,” the Saudi official added. thecradle.co/article-view/2…
Russian, Syrian Defense Ministers discuss bilateral military cooperation
Syrian Defense Minister Ali Mahmoud Abbas discussed with his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoigu mutual cooperation in the military area. sana.sy/en/?p=303623
“The Syrian and Russian Defense Ministers held official talks on the latest developments in Syria and the military-technical cooperation between the two countries,” Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation stated on Wednesday. sana.sy/en/?p=303623
The two sides underlined the importance of continued close cooperation; one that preserves the security and stability of Syria. sana.sy/en/?p=303623
Mikdad, Lavrov discuss several bilateral, regional and international issues sana.sy/en/?p=303598
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr. Fayssal Mikdad, discussed with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, the foundations of bilateral cooperation & a number of issues of common concern. sana.sy/en/?p=303598
“Lavrov & Mikdad discussed during their meeting a number of regional & international issues that received special attention from both sides," sana.sy/en/?p=303598