U.S. Downplays Russian Plane Shoot-Down, Vows To Continue Fight Against IS

The United States is trying to downplay the shoot-down of a Russian military surveillance plane off the Syrian coast, with officials expressing sorrow but also saying the U.S. campaign against Islamic State fighters would continue.

Cybersecurity Firm: More Iran Hacks As US Sanctions Loom

Israel Rejects Russian Blame For Deadly Downing Of Surveillance Plane By Syria

Syrian air defenses inadvertently shot down a Russian surveillance plane over the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Moscow said on September 18, blaming what it called reckless actions by Israel that led to the deaths of 15 Russian servicemen.

At Least 21 Killed In Fiery Collision In Central Iran

At least 21 people died and 20 others were injured after a bus and a fuel tanker collided in central Iran, officials say.

Iran Hails 'Responsible Diplomacy' After Turkey, Russia Agree On Idlib Plan

Iran and Syrian opposition groups have welcomed an agreement between Russia and Turkey to avert an assault on Syria's last major rebel stronghold in the northwestern province of Idlib.

Russian Military Plane Carrying 14 Disappears Near Syrian Coast

A Russian military surveillance plane with 14 crew members has disappeared over the eastern Mediterranean Sea, and CNN reported that Syrian antiaircraft forces may have shot it down.

Suspected Israeli Missile Attack Targets Latakia

Putin Announces Demilitarized Zone In Syria

Greek Anarchists Target Iranian Embassy In Athens

A group of anarchists has attacked the Iranian Embassy in Athens to protest Tehran's treatment of its Kurdish population, Greek authorities say.

Tehran Accuses Twitter Of Closing Accounts Of 'Real' Iranians

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has accused Twitter of closing accounts of "real" Iranians, while allowing antigovernment ones backed by the United States.

Putin, Erdogan To Meet On Monday To Discuss Syria’s Idlib