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.
Syria, Russia up airstrikes in rebel-held Aleppo as Iran-backed militias move in to help Assad
The Syrian army has upped its airstrikes on Monday against the rebel forces that took Aleppo, with Iraqi militias crossing the border to aid President Bashar al-Assad’s government.
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.
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.
Iran-backed militias join fight in Syria as Assad and Russia step up airstrikes against insurgency
Hundreds of fighters from Iran -backed Iraqi militias have crossed into Syria to help the regime of Bashar al-Assad fight off an insurgency across much of the northwest of the country, which has seen the seizure of the second city of Aleppo.
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 against a surprise assault by insurgents.
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,
Iran to Target Jihadists in Syria? Foreign Min Araghchi Says Forces Ready to Join Putin’s Men If…
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has stated that Iran is prepared to deploy troops to Syria if the Syrian government formally requests assistance in combating a resurgence of terrorism. In an interview with New Arab,
After Russia & U.S., Iran To Put Boots On Ground In Syria; Tehran Awaits Assad's Call
Iranian foreign minister has said that the country is ready to send troops to Syria and is awaiting official request from president Bashar Al-Assad. This comes as Iran's ally Russia is already helping the government forces fight Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham rebels in Syria.
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 ...
Iran-Backed Iraqi Forces Enter Syria
Approximately 200 Iraqi militiamen crossed into Syria overnight through the strategic Bou Kamal border crossing, according to ...
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 ...
Why the Syrian conflict is so important for Russia and Iran
Syria holds strategic importance for Moscow and Tehran, which have both bolstered Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime at ...
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
Follow NBC News for live updates on the latest coverage from the Middle East, where Syria is battling rebels and Israel and Hezbollah have traded fire.
Syria's civil war reignites: Reporter's notebook
LONDON -- I was in Aleppo, Syria, with rebel fighters when they first entered the city in 2012. It was the full bloom of what ...