Syria, Russia and Iran

Russia helps Syria launch deadly airstrikes amid shock rebel offensive
Syria's civil war has taken a dramatic turn, with dictator Bashar Assad once again leaning on Russian support after a shock offensive by Islamist rebels in Aleppo.
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.
Syria Flares Up With Russia and 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 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, Iran rally to Assad’s aid after shock rebel offensive
Russia and Iran have rushed to the aid of an embattled ally as the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad announced a counteroffensive against rebel groups that have scored stunning advances in the past 48 hours.
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 ...
Syria latest: Iran-backed fighters enter Syria - as rebels vow to keep fighting
Iran-backed militias entered Syria overnight to support President Bashar al Assad's fight against a rebel uprising, according ...
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Syria, Russia carry out deadly strikes to push back rebels: Army
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Syrian army on Monday said it began carrying out deadly strikes with top ally Russia against advancing rebels and jihadists in the north and has begun pushing them back ...
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, ...
Syria: Iraqi militias provide Assad support
Iran-backed militias from Iraq entered the country to support the government's attempts to contain surprise advances by the ...
Iran-backed militias enter Syria to boost Assad forces as president warns offensive bid to 'redraw' regional map
Iranian-backed militias crossed into Syria from Iraq overnight and were heading towards northern Syria to reinforce Syrian ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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.