Syria established diplomatic relations with Pahlavi Iran after independence, but it was not until the Iranian revolution that Alawite-led Syria established close ties with Iran. [1] Under the Ba'athist rule, Syria was usually called Iran's "closest ally". [2]

Dec 25, 2024 · Iran’s top diplomat has said it is too soon to judge Syria’s future as many developments could affect it after his counterpart in the fledgling Syrian government heavily criticised Tehran.

In the civil uprising phase of the Syrian civil war, Iran was said to be providing Syria with technical support, based on Iran's capabilities developed following the 2009–2010 Iranian election protests.

Dec 10, 2024 · Tehran, Iran – Iran says it wants to maintain relations with Syria after the fall of major ally Bashar al-Assad, but that opposition groups’ approach towards Israel would be crucial.

1 day ago · Iran Update, January 29, 2025. Annika Ganzeveld, Andie Parry, Alexandra Braverman, Ria Reddy, Carolyn Moorman, Avery Borens, Katherine Wells, Ben Rezaei, Kelly Campa, and Nicholas Carl ... Syria: The HTS-led interim Syrian government held a “victory conference,” during which it formalized much of its consolidation of power since the fall of ...

Jan 18, 2025 · Iran and Russia have finalised a long-delayed cooperation agreement, reinforcing ties between the two countries just as they both face mounting geopolitical pressures.

Dec 23, 2024 · Thirteen years after the start of the Syrian uprising, the swift and dramatic fall of Bashar al-Assad shattered the perception of a stable, albeit repressive, status quo. For much of the past decade, Assad’s regime, bolstered by unwavering support from Iran and Russia, brutally suppressed dissent.

Dec 9, 2024 · Iran has opened a direct line of communication with rebels in Syria's new leadership since its ally Bashar al-Assad was ousted, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, in an attempt...

Dec 13, 2024 · Syria was one of the few Arab states to have cordial relations with Iran since its 1979 revolution. The Assads, both Hafez al-Assad, who ruled for nearly 30 years, and his son, Bashar, ruler...

Dec 16, 2024 · Assad's ouster has revived hope among Iranians for potential change at home, especially after the Iranian government's brutal crackdown on the "Women, Life, Freedom" movement, which left hundreds...