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Young Christian Man Shot Dead in Targeted Attack in Mahardah, Syria
MAHARDAH, HAMA COUNTRYSIDE, SYRIA – A 21-year-old man was shot and killed in a targeted attack in Mahardah city, Hama countryside, on January 31, 2026, in what appears to be a premeditated assassination linked to threats he had been receiving for two years. Elie Simon Elias Najjar Takla was killed by masked assailants who had been waiting for the vehicle…
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Investigative Report Reveals ISIS Crimes at Mansoura Prison in Raqqa
An investigative report has revealed that the Islamic State (ISIS) is closely linked to a mass grave discovered near one of the most important prisons operated by the organization in Raqqa, northeastern Syria. The grave may contain the remains of some of the victims who were detained inside the prison.…
Kuhestak: When Truth Demands Justice
A UN fact-finding mission has confirmed that a US airstrike on September 1 struck a home in Kuhestak, Hormozgan Province, during a wedding celebration, killing five civilians — including two children and a woman — and wounding dozens more. The finding shifts the Kuhestak strike from a contested political claim…
Syria Terrorists Move Toward Lebanon After Trump–al-Jolani Meeting
Following the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and al-Jolani, during which Trump said he was satisfied with al-Jolani and described him as "an extraordinary person," claims have emerged that a plan for an attack on Lebanon has been initiated under U.S. direction. ccording to this account, the reported operation…
Israeli Ceasefire Violations in Lebanon Intensify Ahead of Washington Talks
Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon have once again come under scrutiny following fresh military attacks in the country's south, just hours before a new round of negotiations between Lebanese and Israeli officials is scheduled to begin in Washington. ccording to reports carried by Israeli Channel 14, the Israeli military announced…
Iranian Musician Performs at Damavand Power Plant Amid Infrastructure Threats
Iranian musician Ali Qamsari has drawn regional attention by performing adjacent to the Damavand Power Plant, marking his second consecutive day at the site. In a newly published video, Qamsari performed “Vatan-e Man” (My Homeland), a composition by the late master Parviz Meshkatian, while positioned directly beside one of Iran’s…
Formation of Human Chains Around the Country’s Power Plants and Bridges
At the same time as the inflammatory statements of the U.S. president, honorable Iranian citizens assembled on bridges and outside power plants across the country, condemning alleged U.S. war crimes and expressing their readiness to make sacrifices in response to possible enemy attacks. Human Chain Formed at Bushehr Power Facilities…