Iran, Syria and Assad

With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely
Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.
US ‘discusses lifting sanctions on Assad’ if Syria cuts ties with Iran
The US has discussed lifting sanctions on Syria if it cuts ties with Iran and blocks weapons smuggling routes to Hezbollah.
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 nothing lasts forever.
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can provide.
Iran Would Consider Any Call From Assad to Send Troops to Syria
Iran will weigh sending troops to Syria if President Bashar Al-Assad requested such a move to stop a rebel advance that’s causing the biggest threat to his rule in years.
Iran open to sending troops to Syria, foreign minister says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is open to the possibility of sending troops to Syria to help President Bashar al-Assad's forces after a major offensive by rebels. "If the Syrian government asks Iran to send troops to Syria,
Will Syria's Rebels Topple Assad? How War Could Develop
Turkey will be the key player in ending the rebel push by Syrian insurgents against President Bashar al-Assad.
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 ...
Syria's 13-year frozen war has ignited again after allies Russia and Iran let down their defenses
Syrian government forces and their Russian allies are battling to hold back the offensive, with Russia launching airstrikes ...
Syria’s rebels exploit weaknesses in Iran’s proxies to launch surprise offensive
Anti-government rebels in northern Syria have launched a sudden offensive in an effort to capitalize on Israel’s efforts to ...
Iran-Backed Iraqi Forces Enter Syria
Approximately 200 Iraqi militiamen crossed into Syria overnight through the strategic Bou Kamal border crossing, according to ...
Iran’s top diplomat meets Assad as Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met President Bashar Assad in Damascus on Sunday as Syria launched a counterattack ...
A Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers in Syria After Rebel Attacks
Iran and Russia, both stretched by conflicts of their own, have experienced setbacks in Syria after a rebel offensive in the ...
Middle East conflicts live updates: Battles rage in Syria as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire, threatening truce
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