Syria: Iran is not leaving, despite U.S. and Israeli pressure
The report seeks to downplay rumors that an upcoming US, Israel and Russia trilateral meeting in Israel would examine Iran’s presence in Syria.
Forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad carry the national flag as they ride on motorcycles in Qusair, Syria after the Syrian army took control from rebel fighters, June 5, 2013(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR)BySETH J. FRANTZMAN