Meeting with Supreme Leader Khamenei, Syrian president says strong relations between the countries serve as bulwark against 'Zionist influence' in Mideast

Despite initial signs that agreement on revived accord is nearing, negotiators have yet to reconvene in Vienna, with hurdles remaining unclear

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran is 'happy with' recent moves by some countries to patch ties with Assad regime

Report says Syrians in Deir Ezzor are joining Iranian militias for the pay and benefits, notes importance of local city to Tehran's efforts to set up land corridor through Mideast

Senior diplomatic figure quoted saying 2022 may see reduction of Iranian threat near northeastern border, but adds IDF strike on Tehran's nukes would bring Lebanese fire on Israel

Photos suggest fire caused by high-precision strike on Latakia that appeared to hit single container; Tuesday attack was 2nd time Israel reportedly targeted the key cargo hub

Predawn attack was the second time in a month that Israel reportedly targeted the key cargo hub; three other militia fighters said wounded

Saudi outlet says Quds Force chief in Syria accused of 'major breach of Syrian sovereignty' after attacking US forces, placing Iranian weapons in unapproved places

Trip by top Emirati diplomat, the first since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, comes as Damascus seeks economic opportunity and Gulf looks to counter Iran

Military experts say alleged Israeli assassination of former Syrian Druze lawmaker could send a message against Iranian entrenchment in neighboring Syria