Iran, Syria and Russia

Iran-backed militias join fight in Syria as Assad and Russia step up airstrikes against insurgency
Hundreds of fighters from Iran -backed Iraqi militias have crossed into Syria to help the regime of Bashar al-Assad fight off an insurgency across much of the northwest of the country, which has seen the seizure of the second city of Aleppo.
Russia and Iran pledge support for Syria’s Assad against advancing rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can provide.
Syria, Russia ups airstrikes in rebel-held Aleppo as Iran-backed militias move in to help Assad
The Syrian army has upped its airstrikes on Monday against the rebel forces that took Aleppo, with Iraqi militias crossing the border to aid President Bashar al-Assad’s government.
Syria’s Assad and Iran face tough choices as rebels advance
“Syria is forging ahead in combatting terrorism with force and resoluteness on the entirety of its territories,” Assad said in a statement. The Syrian army bombed rebel positions in Aleppo and has dispatched reinforcements to the area north of the city of Hama to try to stop the advance.
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, Iran Pledge 'Unconditional Support' To Syria's Assad
The presidents of Russia and Iran on Monday pledged "unconditional support" to Syrian leader Bashar-al Assad amid a shock rebel offensive in the country's northwest, the Kremlin said.
Syria launches counterattacks in attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran pledges help
The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back ...
Key players in Syria’s long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive
Syria’s long civil war has reclaimed global attention after insurgents seized most of its largest city and dozens of nearby ...
Syria in turmoil : What a disastrous year this has been for Iran’s so-called axis of resistance
The rebel offensive in Syria has global consequences as ITV News Senior International Correspondent John Irvine explains | ...
Map Shows Middle East Alliances: Russia, Iran, Israel, Syria
As rebels make progress in their fight against Assad's government, Newsweek has mapped the regional approach to the conflict.
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.
Putin discusses Syria situation with Iran's Pezeshkian by phone, says Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the escalating situation in Syria with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by ...
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of ...
Middle East conflict: Syria’s military counterattacks after rebels seize Aleppo
Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the fighting between rebels and government forces in Syria and the wider ...