The Syrian Army forces continue to repel attacks by foreign-backed terrorist groups in the country’s northwestern areas, especially the second largest city of Aleppo.

Special units of the IRGC Ground Force and the Azerbaijani army have started a joint military drill in Iran’s northwestern province of Ardabil to enhance security cooperation and strengthen counter-terrorism efforts between the two nations.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says Respect for the Arab nation’s sovereignty is ‘fundamental’ for reconciliation with neighboring Turkey.

Iran’s UN envoy says full and unconditional withdrawal of US forces from Syria is essential for peace and stability in the Arab nation.

Iran’s IRGC Ground Force takes delivery of sophisticated homegrown Shahed-131 kamikaze and Ababil-5 combat drones amid efforts to bolster its surveillance capabilities and counter potential threats.

Iraq’s National Security Advisor is in Tehran to meet with Iranian officials about the recent security agreement between the two countries regarding the disarmament of anti-Iran terror groups.

The spokesman for Iraq’s Joint Operations Command says government forces have begun to gain full control over all border points with Iran.