Iran, Syria

Iran throws its support behind Assad as rebels expand their shock offensive in Syria
Iran has thrown its support behind Syria's government after thousands of insurgents took control of the country's largest city of Aleppo.
Iran says to ‘firmly support’ Damascus after rebel attacks
Islamist-led rebels on Nov 30 seized Aleppo’s airport and dozens of nearby towns. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran, Russia foreign ministers say they support Syria in confronting rebels, Iran state media reports
The foreign ministers of Iran and Russia voiced support for Syria on Saturday during a major attack by rebel groups, Iranian state media reported.
Iran pledges support for Syria to halt rebel advance
Syria launched airstrikes to push back the rebels who have taken the northern city of Aleppo in a surprise strike, prompting ally Iran to offer support.
Russia Says Air Force Strikes Rebels in Support of Syrian Army, Agencies Report
Russia's Defence Ministry said its air force had carried out strikes on Syrian rebels in support of the country's army, Russian news agencies reported on Saturday, amid an advance by forces opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Iran FM Urges 'Coordination' With Russia Against Rebel Assault In Syria
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Saturday for coordination with Russia to enable Damascus's two main allies to help it deal with this week's rebel offensive in northern Syria.
Russia, Iran rally to Assad’s aid after shock rebel offensive
Russia and Iran have rushed to the aid of an embattled ally as the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad announced a counteroffensive against rebel groups that have scored stunning advances in the past 48 hours.
Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran's top diplomat meets Assad
The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back ...
Exclusive—Syria War Escalates as Iran-Backed Iraq Militias Vow Intervention
"We will not allow these groups to appear again and threaten the security and stability of Iraq," Nujaba Movement told ...
Assad’s humiliating retreat is a blow to Iran
The rapid advance of Syrian rebels into Aleppo has proved a grievous blow to Bashar al-Assad’s vile regime. Radical Islamist ...
Iran to begin enriching uranium with thousands of advanced centrifuges, UN watchdog says
Iran will begin enriching uranium with thousands of advanced centrifuges at its two main nuclear facilities at Fordo and ...
The illusion of Assad’s grip on Syria shatters, as Russia, Iran and Hezbollah let their guard down
Time and time again the Assad dynasty has survived internal and external challenges and lived to fight another day. But ...
Iran Ramps Up Nuclear Program, Close to Weapons-Grade: UN
The UN's nuclear watchdog believes Iran is ramping up it's nuclear program with advanced technology, pushing its program ...
Islamist rebels in Syria catch Assad, Putin, Iran regimes off guard giving US new mideast headache
Amid a rapid-fire collapse of Syrian, Hezbollah, Russian and Iranian forces in northern Syria, questions are surfacing about ...
Iran looks ‘weakened’ ahead of Trump’s return, says analyst
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Sanam Vakil of Chatham House about the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and how Trump’s ...
After setbacks, Iran sees Lebanon cease-fire as chance to regroup
Iran has said that the halt in fighting is a victory for Hezbollah. But behind the scenes, officials worked quietly for a ...