At least 17 terrorists have surrendered to the Syrian army as soldiers pushed deeper into terrorists hideouts in the flashpoint town of al-Qusayr, Al-Alam reports.
Iran dismisses claims of having any military or advisory role in Syria at the same time insisting on finding a peaceful solution to the bloody unrest in the country.
Iraqi forces mounted a massive operation on Saturday to better secure the country's western desert amid concerns it is being used by militants and terrorists heading to fight in neighboring Syria.