Reports said the interception forced the pilot to sharply change altitude, flying low and causing slight injuries among some of the passengers.
Two US fighter jets near Iranian passenger plane over Syrian airspace: Pilot
Israel and the United States have long accused Mahan Air of ferrying weapons for Iranian-linked guerrillas in Syria and elsewhere. The United States imposed sanctions on Mahan Air in 2011, saying it …
Report: US fighter jets come close to Iranian passenger plane over Syria
Israel and the United States have long accused Mahan Air of ferrying weapons for Iranian-linked guerrillas in Syria and elsewhere.
American, Russian troops are interacting with each other almost daily in Syria, US general says
U.S. troops in Syria interact with Russian troops in the region almost every day — and most of the interactions are not contentious, according to the deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force …
‘An Incredible Paratrooper:’ Army IDs Soldier Killed in Vehicle Rollover Accident in Syria
The U.S. Army today released the identity of an 82nd Airborne Division soldier who was killed Monday in a non-combat vehicle accident in Syria while supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Sgt. Bryan …
Syria Country Office Market Price Watch Bulletin Issue 67, June 2020
English Situation Report on Syrian Arab Republic about Agriculture, Food and Nutrition and Epidemic; published on 23 Jul 2020 by WFP …
Black waters: Oil spills pollute northeast Syria creeks
In his village near a northeast Syria oil facility, Abdulkarim Matar said he has watched his horses die because of oil spills that have polluted waterways in the resource-rich region. The landowner …
Syria’s elections have always been fixed. This time, even candidates are complaining.
Under Syria’s electoral rules, candidates must be vetted by the security agencies, guaranteeing a loyal and compliant legislature. The overall result was therefore not a surprise — a large majority of …
US service member dies in Syria
A U.S. service member died in Syria on Tuesday, according to military officials in the region. The individual, whose service branch hasn’t been released yet, was assigned to the Operation Inherent …
U.S. service member dies in Syria
(Delil Souleiman/AFP via Getty Images) A U.S. service member died in Syria on Tuesday, according to military officials in the region. The individual, whose service branch hasn’t been released yet, was …