A so-called Syrian war monitor says militants aligned with Syria’s HTS administration have killed nearly 1,000 civilians in recent days in the western coastal region.

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised concern over escalating violence in Syria, warning of potential severe consequences for regional security and stability.

Here are Press TV's news headlines at 10:00 GMT, March 07, 2025.

More than 70 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in Syria in fighting between HTS militants and opposition groups.

Israeli warplanes launch airstrikes on an air defense battalion near the western coastal city of Tartus.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov says Moscow has established direct contacts with the ruling Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham group in Syria, and hopes to maintain its military bases in the Arab country.

At least six people have been killed when Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes against several border crossings between Syria and Lebanon.