Iran, Syria and Russia

Syria Flares Up With Russia, Iran Fighting Other Conflicts
Assad’s regime seemingly came out of nowhere, and as Aleppo fell to Turkish-backed rebels in a matter of days, the Syrian president reportedly flew to Moscow.
US says offensive in Syria reveals Iran, Russia 'distracted and weakened'
Opposition 'took a look at three actors who had been pummeling them for years: Iran, Russia, and Hezbollah. They had seen them weaker and more exposed than before,' says National Security Adviser Sull
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.
Russia Says 'Continues To Support' Syria's Assad
The Kremlin said Monday that it continued to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after jihadists last week wrested swathes of territory from government control.
Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted
Diminished support for the Syrian government from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia enabled opposition forces to take the initiative and seize new territory.
Russia, Syria, step up attacks on rebel forces
Syrian and Russia forces carried out a series of air strikes on Sunday, according to civil defence forces, as Syria’s army sought to push back insurgents from advancing into the countryside surrounding Aleppo.
US Blames Assad's Reliance On Russia, Iran For Loss Of Aleppo Control
The United States on Saturday said Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad lost control of Aleppo because of his reliance on Russia and Iran.
Russia holds talks with Turkey, Iran on surprise Syrian offensive
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed on Saturday the escalating situation in Syria with his counterparts from Iran and Turkey, according to the Russian state-run news agency TASS. According to the statement,
IDF Moves to Trap Hezbollah, Russia & Iran in Syria | Putin Decimates Rebels with Brutal Force
Tensions escalate as Israel strikes Hezbollah-linked sites in Syria and southern Lebanon. The fragile ceasefire faces mounting challenges, with accusations flying on both sides. Are these moves pushing Putin and Iran to retaliate?
Russia Discusses 'Dangerous' Escalation In Syria With Iran, Turkey
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held phone calls with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts on Saturday expressing concerns over the "dangerous" escalation of hostilities in Syria, Moscow said.
Syria launches counterattacks against insurgents as Iran’s top diplomat meets with Assad
The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back insurgents who seized the country’s largest city of Aleppo, as Iran pledged to help the government counter the surprise offensive.
Russia and Syria bomb rebel-held Idlib as Assad prepares major counter-attack
Russia has replaced the general in charge of its forces in Syria as rebel forces continue their lightning offensive in the ...
Russia removes general in charge of Syrian operations, military bloggers say
Russian war bloggers reported on Sunday that Moscow has dismissed Sergei Kisel, the general in charge of its forces in Syria, ...
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What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters
The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on one of Syria’s largest ...
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Syria forces and allies strike rebel-held areas
Syrian and Russian warplanes launched a series of airstrikes on Monday on areas taken over by rebels in north-west Syria ...
Iran, Russia foreign ministers say they support Syria in confronting rebels, Iran state media reports
The foreign ministers of Iran and Russia voiced support for Syria on Saturday during a major attack by rebel groups, Iranian ...
Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing campaigns in rebel-held territory of Syria, Reuters reports
Russian and Syrian fighter jets have struck the rebel-held city of Idlib on Dec. 1 amid attempts to push back an insurgency ...
Khamenei’s crisis: Syria, Assad, Takfiris, and the fight for Iran’s Influence
Takfiri groups are good news for enemies of the world of Islam," Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wrote on X.
What led to Syria’s 13-year civil war, and why has fighting surged again?
The sudden assault by Syrian rebels has rapidly redrawn the civil war’s front lines and threatened once again the authority ...