Syria's president meets the Iranian FM as he tries to marshal support against a rebel offensive

Update: 2024-12-02

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The Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, has described help from Iran and Russia as "vital" in the fight against a surprise rebel offensive. Also: did Louis the XV really keep a rhinoceros at the palace of Versailles?

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Syria's president meets the Iranian FM as he tries to marshal support against a rebel offensive

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Syria's president meets the Iranian FM as he tries to marshal support against a rebel offensive

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Syria's president meets the Iranian FM as he tries to marshal support against a rebel offensive