Senior Iranian official says Tehran likely to send missiles, drones to Syria to help Assad fight rebels

DUBAI – Iran aims to send missiles and drones to Syria and increase the number of its military advisers there to support Syrian President Bashar Assad in his battle against jihadist-led rebels, a senior Iranian official tells Reuters.

“It is likely that Tehran will need to send military equipment, missiles and drones to Syria… Tehran has taken all necessary steps to increase the number of its military advisers in Syria and deploy forces,” the official says on condition of anonymity.

“Now, Tehran is providing intelligence and satellite support to Syria.”

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