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Israel refused normalization with Syria at last minute, says Al-Sharaa

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said that although his government reached good points, Israel changed its mind "at the last minute."

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa gestures outside 10 Downing Street, after meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in London, Britain March 31, 2026.
A rabbi lights the menorah during a tribute for the victims of a mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, December 20, 2025.

Bondi Beach vigil, Army Radio closure - December 21, 2025

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Footage from the supposed underground base used by pro-Iran militias, December 20, 2025

Secret Iranian underground base supposedly revealed in new footage from Syria

For years, the base was the subject of interest because it had an entrance to a large underground tunnel and was likely being used by the IRGC to transfer weapons via Syria to Hezbollah.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
(Illustrative) Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, hold up weapons as they rally to show support to Palestinians and Lebanon's Hezbollah in Sanaa, Yemen November 8, 2024.

Iran rushing to rearm Mideast terror proxies after IDF, US strikes on Tehran - WSJ

Despite the denials from Tehran, there is mounting evidence that Iran continues to send military aid to these groups, demonstrating its determination to retain influence over its militia allies.

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Iran spending billions to back Assad

An estimated $6 billion is spent annually by the Shi'ite regime on supporting its Syrian ally.

JUNE 11, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is seen during an interview to the American magazine Foreign Affairs in Damascus.

Al-Qaida affiliate vows to fight Hezbollah

“The assaults that Hezbollah is committing against Sunnis in Syria are not a secret anymore... Our target at this stage is to attack the Iranian party's strongholds.”

MARCH 16, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Members of al-Qaida's‏ Nusra Front [File]

WATCH: US issues footage of devastating airstrikes against ISIS targets

Jordanian warplanes are also featured as Hashemite Kingdom's efforts against jihadist groups increase.

FEBRUARY 8, 2015ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Air strikes against ISIS targets [file]

Assad vows not to let Tehran manipulate Syria's affairs: 'Iran has no ambitions in Syria'

Pressed on Iran's involvement in the conflict in 'Foreign Affairs' interview, Assad denies manipulation but does not answer allegations of Iranian missile facilities in Syria.

JANUARY 27, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is seen during an interview to the American magazine Foreign Affairs in Damascus.

Iran's support for Syria tested by oil price drop

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has relied on oil-producing Iran to help him fight a nearly four-year-old civil war and also prop under a currency under pressure.

DECEMBER 20, 2014ByREUTERS
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After Obama declares war on Islamic State, Iran slams make-up of emerging coalition

Tehran accuses some members of coalition of being "financial and military supporters of terrorists in Iraq and Syria"; Russia: Airstrikes without a UN mandate would be an "act of aggression."

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014ByREUTERS
Obama and Khamenei