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Iran says it will strengthen Syria’s air defense system

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:27:14 +0000

Tehran and Damascus say cooperation needed 'to confront pressures by America'; Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes in neighboring country

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Israel says it will keep hitting Iran, as Tehran says it’s staying in Syria

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:40:43 +0000

Senior diplomatic source says Netanyahu believes pushing Islamic Republic forces out of neighboring country as important as canceling nuclear deal

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Syria, Iran agree to expand defense ties, amid efforts to remove forces

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 08:27:42 +0000

Iran to have 'presence, participation and assistance' in reconstruction of country, Tehran defense chief says, despite international bid to get Iran-backed fighters out of country

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In Syria, Iran’s defense chief says ‘no third party’ will limit its support

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 15:03:34 +0000

Amid pressure to pull out as civil war comes to an end, Tehran's Amir Hatami vows to continue to aid Assad regime

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With victory assured, why is Assad suddenly wary of Iran’s embrace?

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 11:32:45 +0000

Having fought and bled for the regime's survival, Tehran looks to cash in its support for a Mediterranean naval base, air bases and even uranium mining concessions

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Iran military chief warns: Israeli violations of Syria are ‘unacceptable’

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:32:37 +0000

Mohammad Bagheri speaks from Damascus before talks to expand military cooperation there, while Ayatollah Khamenei threatens Iran will 'shred' nuke deal if Trump reneges

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Syrian opposition bashes Assad for inaction against Israel

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:14:20 +0000

In worrying hint of post-Assad Syria, rebel leaders complain that regime's planes and helicopters bomb civilian homes but do nothing when Israeli jets attack

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Top Syrian general says war with Israel will never end

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:15:37 +0000

Chief of Staff Ali Abdullah Ayoub's comments come as Damascus vows retaliation for reported Israeli airstrike

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