Iran, Syria and Russia

Iran-Backed Iraqi Forces Enter Syria
Approximately 200 Iraqi militiamen crossed into Syria overnight through the strategic Bou Kamal border crossing, according to an opposition war monitor.
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.
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.
Exclusive—Syria War Escalates as Iran-Backed Iraq Militias Vow Intervention
"We will not allow these groups to appear again and threaten the security and stability of Iraq," Nujaba Movement told Newsweek.
Pro-Iranian Militias Enter Syria From Iraq to Aid Beleaguered Syrian Army
Iranian-backed militias entered Syria overnight from Iraq and were heading to northern Syria to beef up beleaguered Syrian army forces battling insurgents, according to two Syrian army sources. Dozens of Iran-aligned Iraqi Hashd al Shaabi fighters from Iraq also crossed into Syria through a military route near Al Bukamal crossing,
Iran throws its support behind Assad as rebels expand their shock offensive in Syria
Iran has thrown its support behind Syria's government after thousands of insurgents took control of the country's largest city of Aleppo.
Pro-Iran militias bolster Syrian forces amid rebel clashes
Pro-Iranian Iraqi armed groups have crossed the border into Syria to support government forces in their fight against rebels. This information was reported by Reuters, citing sources within the Syrian army.
Exclusive: US, UAE discussed lifting Assad sanctions in exchange for break with Iran, sources say
A U.S. source familiar with the matter said White House officials discussed an overture with Emirati officials, citing the ...
Syria's 13-year frozen war has ignited again after allies Russia and Iran let down their defenses
Rebels in northern Syria are exploiting the Assad regime's weakness.
Iran-backed militias send reinforcements to bolster Syrian regime against rebels
Iranian-backed militias have sent reinforcements from Iraq into Syria to bolster Bashar al-Assad’s regime against a lightning ...
Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran's top diplomat meets Assad
The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back ...
Iran’s Oil Trade With China Rattled by US Sanctions on Tankers
A broadening of US sanctions on tankers that haul Iranian crude has jammed a crucial cog of the trade, slowing the delivery ...
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 ...
Iran to begin enriching uranium with thousands of advanced centrifuges, UN watchdog says
Iran will begin enriching uranium with thousands of advanced centrifuges at its two main nuclear facilities at Fordo and ...
Iran looks ‘weakened’ ahead of Trump’s return, says analyst
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Sanam Vakil of Chatham House about the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and how Trump’s ...
After setbacks, Iran sees Lebanon cease-fire as chance to regroup
Iran has said that the halt in fighting is a victory for Hezbollah. But behind the scenes, officials worked quietly for a ...