The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iran-syria-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:23:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iran-Syria relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iran-syria-relations/ 32 32 Once plagued by civil war, Syria now sells itself as a safe corridor amid Iran conflict https://www.timesofisrael.com/once-plagued-by-civil-war-syria-now-sells-itself-as-a-safe-corridor-amid-iran-conflict/ Fri, 01 May 2026 09:56:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814319 Damascus offers Baniyas port as an alternative to Hormuz oil route, as official says there's no interest in allying with either one of its 'strategic enemies,' Iran and Israel

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]]> ‘It’s all over’: The moment Iran abandoned Assad, days before he was deposed https://www.timesofisrael.com/its-all-over-the-moment-iran-abandoned-assad-days-before-he-was-deposed/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:27:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3706681 In the lead-up to the fall of Damascus, the IRGC summoned the Syrian leader's top generals and dropped a bombshell announcement: 'From today, we are no longer responsible for you'

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]]> Document shows Iran had imperial plans in Syria that were foiled by Assad’s collapse https://www.timesofisrael.com/document-shows-iran-had-imperial-plans-in-syria-that-were-foiled-by-assads-collapse/ Thu, 01 May 2025 14:35:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3539551 A 33-page study found in Iran's ransacked embassy in Damascus outlines what Tehran saw as its version of 'Marshall Plan' to economically and militarily control Syria

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]]> Netanyahu: Israel stopped Iranian planes from reaching Syria ahead of Assad’s ouster https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-israel-stopped-iranian-planes-from-reaching-syria-ahead-of-assads-ouster/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 01:34:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536524 PM claims Tehran tried to send 'one or two airborne divisions' to help the Syrian leader shortly before his fall, says planes were intercepted by Israel and turned back

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]]> Iran’s Khamenei says Tehran will not negotiate under US ‘bully’ pressure https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-khamenei-says-tehran-will-not-negotiate-under-us-bully-pressure/ Sat, 08 Mar 2025 17:37:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3498621&preview=true&preview_id=3498621 White House reiterates threat of military action or deal after Trump says he sent letter to Iran seeking talks with time running out to resolve issue: 'We can’t let them have a nuke'

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]]> Iran FM says no to nuclear talks with US under Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ policy https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-fm-says-no-to-nuclear-talks-with-us-under-trumps-maximum-pressure-policy/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:14:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3498266 Araghchi says nuclear program cannot be destroyed in a military attack and warns any Israeli attempt to do so will 'turn into a widespread fire in the region'

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]]> Days after Assad’s fall, Israeli reporter explores Iran’s ‘nerve center’ in Damascus https://www.timesofisrael.com/days-after-assads-fall-israeli-reporter-explores-irans-nerve-center-in-damascus/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:18:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3490859 War reporter Itai Anghel finds piles of classified files, speaks to Syrian soldiers, and meets a Syrian Jew in 'Uvda' documentary aired Monday

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]]> Syria’s interim president heads to Saudi Arabia on first diplomatic trip https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrias-interim-president-heads-to-saudi-arabia-on-first-diplomatic-trip-abroad/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:23:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3473504 In what is likely a signal to Iran, former rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Riyadh in bid to rebuild ties with Gulf giant after years of Iranian dominance in Damascus

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]]> Iranian general says Assad blocked Tehran’s effort to open Syrian front against Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-general-says-assad-blocked-tehrans-effort-to-open-syrian-front-against-israel/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:07:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3455887 Behrouz Esbati says now-ousted Syrian leader refused multiple requests to let Iran-backed militias attack from country after October 7; acknowledges regime’s fall a ‘very big blow’

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]]> Mossad chief was set to meet Assad in 2019 in bid to cut Syria-Iran ties — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/mossad-chief-was-set-to-meet-assad-in-2019-in-bid-to-cut-syria-iran-ties-report/ Fri, 27 Dec 2024 23:52:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3447951 Strongman backed out at the last moment from Kremlin sit-down with Yossi Cohen, according to report, which quotes IDF intelligence unit's years-long WhatsApp messages to Damascus

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]]> At Cairo summit, Muslim leaders envision Syria free of ethnic tensions, and of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-cairo-summit-muslim-leaders-envision-syria-free-of-ethnic-tensions-and-of-israel/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:01:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3443307 At D-8 conference of Muslim nations, Iran's Pezeshkian blames Israel for regional turmoil, PA's Abbas demands Jerusalem be 'held accountable and punished' for actions across region

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]]> Iran awaiting ‘necessary conditions’ to reopen vandalized Syria embassy https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-awaiting-necessary-conditions-to-reopen-vandalized-syria-embassy/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3441302 Foreign Ministry says safety of staff must be ensured before it can reestablish its mission, which was ransacked when rebels ousted allied Assad regime

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]]> Hezbollah said to have helped Assad officials flee to Lebanon, sparking furor in Beirut https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-said-to-help-top-assad-officials-flee-to-lebanon-sparking-furor-in-beirut/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:38:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3438832 Newspaper opposed to terror group bemoans cost to Lebanon, risk of Israeli strikes; analyst says Israel apparently refrained from shooting down 4,000 evacuating Iranian troops

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]]> Khamenei says US, Israel were behind fall of Syrian regime, also alludes to Turkey https://www.timesofisrael.com/khamenei-says-us-israel-were-behind-fall-of-syrian-regime-also-alludes-to-turkey/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:16:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3437271 Iranian leader, in first remarks about Syria since sudden ouster of ally Assad, says Iran itself not weakened by rebel takeover, seeks to keep 'friendly relations' with country

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]]> Syrian rebels grant amnesty to Assad conscripts as leaders discuss transfer of power https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-rebels-grant-amnesty-to-assad-conscripts-as-leaders-discuss-transfer-of-power/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 21:54:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3436187 Rebel leader al-Golani touts experience of administration over small Idlib region; Tehran insider claims Assad became a burden, regime leaked location of Iranian commanders

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