Iran focused on Syria as lynchpin of ‘resistance’ axis - analysis

Iran is focused on propping up Syria’s regime so that it can continue to be a key part of Iran’s “resistance” axis. This takes on more weight as Israel fights Hezbollah in Lebanon and seeks to cut off Hezbollah from weapons that flow from Iran through Syria and from finances that help Hezbollah sustain itself.

Syrian state media said that more than thirty people were killed in Israeli strikes near Palmyra this week. These were Syrian regime members, as well as members of Iran’s “axis” in the region. Ali Akbar Velayati, senior international affairs adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, highlighted Syria’s pivotal role in the resistance against “Zionist forces,” Iranian media reported on Thursday. Velayati made these comments during a meeting with Syria’s new foreign minister, Bassam Sabbagh, who is visiting Tehran this week.  (Read More)