Although no Iran president visited Damascus during the war, Assad has been to Iran twice since 2011 to meet Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran’s supreme leader has offered unwavering support for Syria and the Lebanese militant movement Hizbollah as part of his strategy to contain Israel, its main regional foe, beyond the Islamic republic’s borders.
Syria and Iran sign long-term oil and trade agreements
The presidents of Iran and Syria have signed a series of long-term trade agreements in Damascus to bolster economic ties between the two allies
Turkey gifts Mexico adorable pup after a rescue dog was lost on quake duty
Mexico’s army welcomed a new search puppy on Wednesday, gifted from Turkey following the death in the line of duty of a Mexican rescue dog who had been helping to find survivors of February’s massive earthquake near the Syrian border.
Legislation would restrict real estate buyers from Cuba, Venezuela, others
New legislation is making its way through the Florida legislature that would place new rules on where you can purchase a home, if you’re a resident of Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, China, North Korea, …
Iran’s Raisi arrives in Syria for talks with Assad
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is on a trip to Syria. It reportedly marks the first state visit by an Iranian head of state to Damascus since the Syrian civil war began 12 years ago. CNN’s Nada Bashir reports.
Syria, Iran sign strategic cooperation accord, including oil MoU – news agency
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad stands with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Damascus, Syria, in this handout released by SANA on May 3, 2023. SANA/Handout via REUTERS …
Syria, Iran sign strategic cooperation accord, including oil MoU – news agency
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad stands with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Damascus, Syria, in this handout released by SANA on May 3, 2023. SANA/Handout via REUTERS …
The role of Iran in Syria’s war: Military intervention, financial support, and strategic alliance with Assad
Although the Russian military intervention in Syria decisively tipped the balance in favor of Assad, the Iranian role was no less important, especially at the beginning of the Syrian war. On more than …
Iran’s President Raisi meets Assad in Syria, first such visit in 13 years
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Syria on Wednesday on a rare two-day visit, where he held talks with country’s President Bashar al-Assad. The meeting comes at a crucial time in Iran-Syria …
Syrian refugees fearful as Lebanon steps up deportations
Lebanese officials are cracking down on Syrian refugees against the backdrop of a worsening economic crisis and political stalemate, an escalation that has caused a panic among Syrians in the country.