Syria says an Israeli strike that hit a Damascus residential area killed 2 people February 20, 2024 at 11:16PM

Israeli strikes hit a neighbourhood in the Syrian capital, killing two people. Missiles hit the western neighbourhood of Kfar Sousseh, damaging a 10-story building, nearby cars, an Iranian school and an empty bus. Israel has carried out numerous strikes in government-controlled parts of Syria, targeting Iran-allied militant groups like Hezbollah.

Iran dismisses plan by UN nuclear watchdog head to visit next month February 20, 2024 at 11:12PM

Iran's nuclear chief dismissed the suggestion of Rafael Grossi visiting Iran next month but invited him to attend Iran's first international nuclear energy conference in May. Grossi spoke about Iran's uranium enrichment at an elevated rate, bringing it close to weapons grade. The 2015 nuclear deal is all but disintegrated.