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Iran to Send Missiles, Drones, and Increase Military Advisors to Syria; Ready to Deploy Ground Forces

Dec 6, 2024, 10:53 AM

Iran plans to send missiles and drones to Syria and increase the number of its military advisers to support President Bashar al-Assad in his battle against rebels, according to a senior Iranian official quoted by Reuters on Friday. The official stated that Tehran has taken all necessary steps to increase its military presence in Syria and is providing intelligence and satellite support to the Syrian government. Tehran is prepared to send ground forces to Syria, but Damascus has not yet requested this, and it is their decision. The decision involves Syria and Russia intensifying strikes against the rebels.