Syria ceasefire
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U.S. warns Syria of 'firm' measures for ceasefire violations
EghtesadOnline: The United States warned Syria on Friday it would take “firm and appropriate measures” in response to ceasefire violations, saying it was concerned about reports of an impending…
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Syria to be cleared of terrorists in a few months: Iran general
EghtesadOnline: Iran's top military commander says both Tehran and Damascus will comply with a month-long Syria ceasefire declared by the UN Security Council, but that attacks will continue in…
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Zarif’s ironic response to Saudi officials’ claims against Iran
EghtesadOnline: Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted that he was working with his Russian and Turkish counterparts to build on the Syrian ceasefire.
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Syrian Rebels Enter Idlib as Turkey Gears Up for 'Risky' Mission
EghtesadOnline: Syrian rebels backed by Turkey are engaged in a “serious operation” in the country’s Idlib province, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, part of a joint mission with Russia and…
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Trump Says U.S. Seeks a Syria Cease-Fire in a Second Area
EghtesadOnline: President Donald Trump said the U.S. is working to expand a regional cease-fire in the Syrian civil war to a second zone, saying it may prove to be the first step toward ending…
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U.N. lauds U.S.-Russian truce in Syria, but warns on partition risk
EghtesadOnline: Agreements to de-escalate the fighting in Syria could simplify the conflict and help to stabilise the country, but such accords must be an interim measure and avoid partition,…
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This Is What Putin Wants From His Syria Deal With Trump
EghtesadOnline: Russia is hoping that the “breakthrough” Syrian ceasefire deal it brokered this week will align the U.S. with President Vladimir Putin’s plans for the war-torn country.
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Trump Emerges From Putin Meeting With Cease-Fire and Little Else
EghtesadOnline: In Russia, some call Donald Trump a “marketolog” -- a master at the science of marketing.
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Syrian army announces ceasefire in south ahead of Astana talks
EghtesadOnline: The Syrian army said on Monday it would suspend combat operations in southern Syria until Thursday ahead of a new round of peace talks in the Kazakh capital Astana, but rebels…
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Putin highlights Iran's important role in Syrian ceasefire
EghtesadOnline: Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Turkey, Iran, the Syrian government and the armed opposition, as well as Russia, all play an important role in ensuring that the Syrian…
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Syria fighting eases as Russian deal takes effect
EghtesadOnline: Fighting between Syrian rebel and government forces eased on Saturday as a Russian-led effort to shore up a ceasefire took effect, although battles continued on important frontlines…
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Syrian rebels reject Russia's proposal for safe zones
EghtesadOnline: Syria's armed opposition on Thursday rejected a Russian plan to create safe zones in Syria, calling it a threat to the country's territorial integrity, and said it would also…
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Russia, Iran, Turkey representatives to hold bilateral meetings in Astana
EghtesadOnline: Representatives of Syria ceasefire guarantor countries - Russia, Iran, and Turkey - are due to hold a range of bilateral meetings in Kazakhstan’s Astana on Wednesday, a source…
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Russia, Turkey, Iran discuss Syria ceasefire implementation in Astana
EghtesadOnline: Experts from Russia, Turkey, Iran and the United Nations have started a technical meeting in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, to discuss in detail the implementation of the Syrian…
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Syrian rebels deny report of ceasefire near Damascus
EghtesadOnline: A senior Syrian rebel official denied a report on Friday that a ceasefire had been reached between rebels and government forces in the Wadi Barada area near Damascus, where bombardment…
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Air strikes, clashes persist on third day of Syrian truce: monitor, rebels
EghtesadOnline: Syrian government warplanes carried out several air strikes and low-level clashes persisted in some areas on Sunday, but a Russian and Turkish-backed ceasefire largely held in…
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Iran, Syria foreign ministers review ceasefire in Syria
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Moallem on Saturday reviewed Syrian sustainable ceasefire in the third round of negotiations in Tehran.
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Rouhani: Iran welcomes sustainable ceasefire in Syria
EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that Tehran welcomes sustainable ceasefire in Syria and warned all parties to exercise vigilance to prevent terrorists reorganize themselves.
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Iran, Russia presidents reaffirm fight against terrorism, welcome Syrian truce
EghtesadOnline: Presidents of Iran and Russia welcomed the Syrian ceasefire, reaffirming commitment to international campaign against terrorism and terrorist groups, including Daesh and al-Nusra…
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U.N. Security Council welcomes Syria truce, rebels warn they could abandon it
EghtesadOnline: The United Nations Security Council on Saturday welcomed a ceasefire in the Syrian civil war, but rebel groups threatened to abandon the two-day-old truce if violations persisted.
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Syria rebels: ceasefire 'void' if government violations persist
EghtesadOnline: Syrian rebel groups said on Saturday they would consider a ceasefire deal brokered by Russia and Turkey "null and void" if the Damascus government's forces and their allies continued…
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FM: Ceasefire in Syria a major achievement
EghtesadOnline: Ceasefire in Syria is a major achievement, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.
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Syria ceasefire begins, but is shaky with early clashes
EghtesadOnline: A nationwide ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Russia and Turkey which back opposing sides in the conflict, got off to a shaky start after midnight on Friday (2200 GMT on Thursday)…
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Syrian foreign minister sees 'real chance' for political settlement
EghtesadOnline: Syria's foreign minister said on Thursday there was a "real chance" to reach a political settlement of the Syrian conflict, after Damascus's ally Russia announced a ceasefire…
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Russia, Turkey Broker Syria Truce in Step Toward Peace Deal
EghtesadOnline: Russia and Turkey announced they’ve brokered a cease-fire agreement in Syria that they hope will pave the way to a peace settlement ending six years of civil war, seizing the…
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Turkey, Russia Agree on Syria Truce Plan, Anadolu Reports
EghtesadOnline: Turkey and Russia reached an agreement on a cease-fire plan between rebels and the Syrian government, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Wednesday.
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Turkey Pledges to Work for Syrian Cease-Fire After Moscow Talks
EghtesadOnline: Turkey said it will facilitate contacts between Syria’s government and opposition groups in preparation for peace talks organized together with Russia and Iran that aim to reach…
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U.S. suspends Syria ceasefire talks with Russia, blames Moscow
EghtesadOnline: The United States broke off talks with Russia on Monday on implementing a ceasefire agreement in Syria and accused Moscow of not living up to its commitments under the Sept. 9…
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Kerry defends diplomacy as Russian-backed forces pound Aleppo
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry defended his efforts to negotiate with Moscow over the war in Syria on Monday, despite the collapse of a ceasefire that has led to a massive…
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Warplanes bomb Aleppo after Syrian army launches offensive
EghtesadOnline: Warplanes bombed Aleppo on Friday with what residents described as unprecedented ferocity after the Russian-backed Syrian army announced an offensive to fully capture Syria's…