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Lavrov: US’ Illegal Armed Presence in Syria Hindering Restoration of Unity

TEHRAN (Defapress) – Russia censured the illegal presence of US troops in Syria, saying the deployment of the American forces there is meant to hinder the restoration of unity in the Arab country.
News ID: 82714    Publish Date : 2020/12/05

Yemeni Troops Shoot Down Saudi Spy Drone over Sa’ada

TEHRAN (defapress) – Yemen’s air defense units intercepted and targeted a Saudi-led spy drone over the northern province of Sa'ada.
News ID: 80777    Publish Date : 2020/04/11

Syrian Troops Continue Anti-Terror Push in Idlib

TEHRAN (defapress) – Syrian forces continued their military operations in Idlib’s southern and southeastern countryside as part of the Arab country’s push to fully liberate the northeastern province from the grip of foreign-backed terrorists.
News ID: 80377    Publish Date : 2020/03/01

Iraqi Parliament Passes Resolution to Expel Foreign Troops

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iraq’s parliament passed on Sunday a resolution telling the government to end the presence of foreign troops in Iraq and ensure they not use its land, air, and waters for any reason.
News ID: 79806    Publish Date : 2020/01/05

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Saudi Arabia Deploys Dozens of Troops to Key Oil Field in Eastern Syria

TEHRAN (defapress)- Saudi Arabia has reportedly deployed dozens of combat troops to a major oilfield in Syria’s Eastern province of Deir Ezzur as the United States and some of its regional allies are vying with one another to seize oil reserves and plunder natural resources in the war-battered country.
News ID: 79651    Publish Date : 2019/12/22

Troops Reopen Entrance to Iraq's Key Umm Qasr Port

TEHRAN (defapress) – Security forces reopened the entrance to Iraq’s main port of Umm Qasr on Friday after dispersing protesters who had been blocking it since Monday, port officials said.
News ID: 79310    Publish Date : 2019/11/23

53 Troops Killed in Mali Military Outpost Attack

TEHRAN (defapress)- At least 53 soldiers and a civilian have been killed in an attack on a military post in Northeast Mali, according to the country's communication minister.
News ID: 79168    Publish Date : 2019/11/02

US Pressing Germany to Extend Its Military Operation in Syria, Deploy Troops

TEHRAN (defapress)- Washington has ramped up its pressure on Berlin with the aim of expanding its anti-terrorist mission in Syria, the Spiegel magazine reported.
News ID: 77921    Publish Date : 2019/06/30

Iraqi MP:

Number of US Troops in Iraq Exceeds 50,000

TEHRAN (defapress)- A senior Iraqi lawmaker blasted the US for not pulling out its troops from Iran, and underlined that the number of American forces in the Arab country has considerably increased.
News ID: 77529    Publish Date : 2019/05/24

Yemeni Troops Foil Attack by Saudi Mercenaries in Jawf

TEHRAN (defapress) – Yemen’s army and fighters from Popular Committees foiled an infiltration attempt by Saudi-backed militants in the Arab country's northern province of al-Jawf.
News ID: 77527    Publish Date : 2019/05/23

Yemeni Snipers Shoot Dead 19 Saudi Troops in Asir, Jizan

TEHRAN (defapress) – Yemeni snipers killed at least 19 Saudi-backed mercenaries in the kingdom’s border regions of Asir and Jizan in retaliation for the Saudi regime’s deadly campaign against the impoverished country.
News ID: 77268    Publish Date : 2019/05/07

US Planning to Keep 1,000 Troops in Syria despite Trump’s Withdrawal Call

TEHRAN (defapress) – The US military is readying plans to keep 1,000 American forces in Syria, a development that comes three months after President Donald Trump announced he wanted a full withdrawal, according to a report.
News ID: 76264    Publish Date : 2019/03/18

Israeli Troops Raze Home of Palestinian, Kill Teen in Gaza

TEHRAN (defapress) – Israeli forces on Thursday razed the home of a Palestinian man suspected of killing two of the regime’s soldiers in the occupied West Bank, a report said.
News ID: 76047    Publish Date : 2019/03/08

Venezuelan Troops Remain on Alert at Country’s Borders

TEHRAN (defapress) - Venezuelan troops remain on alert at the country’s borders to guard against territorial violations, the country’s defense minister said Tuesday.
News ID: 75726    Publish Date : 2019/02/20

Yemeni Troops Inflict Losses on Saudi-Backed Militants in Various Fronts

TEHRAN (defapress) – Yemeni troops and fighters from popular forces made gains in their retaliatory attacks against Saudi-backed forces in various fronts, inflicting major losses on them.
News ID: 75681    Publish Date : 2019/02/18

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Suicide Deaths Among Active Duty US Troops Highest in Years

TEHRAN (defapress)- The number of US military active-duty troops who killed themselves in 2018 was highest in the past six years, according to official data.
News ID: 75317    Publish Date : 2019/01/31

Pentagon Has No Orders to Send Troops to Venezuela

TEHRAN (defapress) - The Pentagon said Friday it has received no orders to move any aircraft or ships to Venezuela after opposition leader Juan Guaido declaring himself interim president.
News ID: 75210    Publish Date : 2019/01/26

Yemeni Troops Take Control of 3 Saudi Camps in Najran

TEHRAN (defapress) – Yemeni troops and fighters from Popular Committees made gains in their fight against Saudi aggressors near border areas, managing to retake three military sites on the kingdom’s soil in their retaliatory operations.
News ID: 75204    Publish Date : 2019/01/26

Poll:

US Troops, Veterans Tired of Washington’s Wars in Iraq, AfghanistanPoll: US Troops, Veterans Tired of Washington’s Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan

TEHRAN (defapress)- Most American troops and veterans believe that the US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been going on for too long, a new poll revealed.
News ID: 74742    Publish Date : 2019/01/03

Russia Doubts US Plan to Withdraw Troops from Syria

TEHRAN (defapress)- Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei Ryabkov said that he doubts the US will withdraw from Syria, despite the recent announcement from President Donald Trump.
News ID: 74554    Publish Date : 2018/12/25