‘Staggering Loss of Civilian Life’ During US-Backed Siege of Raqqa – UN

‘Staggering Loss of Civilian Life’ During US-Backed Siege of Raqqa – UN

The ongoing siege by Syrian Kurdish militia, supported by airstrikes of the US-led coalition, on terrorist stronghold Raqqa has been marred by at least 300 civilian fatalities and the displacement of some 160,000 people, a UN commission says. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a group of militias dominated by ethnic Kurds, launched their offensive on…

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Blame Saudis for Tehran Attacks, Riyadh Rejects Accusation

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Blame Saudis for Tehran Attacks, Riyadh Rejects Accusation

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have accused Saudi Arabia of masterminding the deadly attacks in Tehran on Wednesday, a claim which Riyadh has denied. Islamic State previously claimed responsibility for the attacks which killed at least 12 people. “This terrorist attack happened only a week after the meeting between the U.S. president (Donald Trump) and the (Saudi)…

Syrian War Report – June 7, 2017: Battle for Raqqah Started

Syrian War Report – June 7, 2017: Battle for Raqqah Started

Late on June 6, the US-led coalition once again bombed pro-government forces in the area of At Tanf in southern Syria near the border with Iraq. According to the coalition statement, warplanes targeted a group of over 60 soldiers with battle tanks, technical vehicles and artillery pieces “posing a threat to Coalition and partner forces…

US-led Coalition Destroys Pro-Government Forces within Deconfliction Zone in Syria – Pentagon

US-led Coalition Destroys Pro-Government Forces within Deconfliction Zone in Syria – Pentagon

The US-led coalition inside Syria says that it has destroyed pro-government forces that entered the deconfliction zone established around a coalition training facility. The coalition last struck a pro-government convoy in the area on May 18. UPDATE: On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejected the US’ justification for the attack, saying Moscow does not…