Attacks by Islamist-led rebels mark most serious challenge to Assad’s control in years
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, says he will leave Tehran for Damascus to deliver a message of support for Syria’s government and armed forces.
“I am going to Damascus to convey the message of the Islamic Republic to the Syrian government,” Araghchi said, emphasising Tehran will “firmly support the Syrian government and army,” the Irna state news agency reported. Araghchi will then make a diplomatic visit to Turkey, which backs rebel groups along Syria’s northern border but has sought recently to normalise relations with Assad.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Attacks by Islamist-led rebels mark most serious challenge to Assad’s control in yearsIran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, says he will leave Tehran for Damascus to deliver a message of support for Syria’s government and armed forces.“I am going to Damascus to convey the message of the Islamic Republic to the Syrian government,” Araghchi said, emphasising Tehran will “firmly support the Syrian government and army,” the Irna state news agency reported. Araghchi will then make a diplomatic visit to Turkey, which backs rebel groups along Syria’s northern border but has sought recently to normalise relations with Assad. Continue reading…
