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U.S. Welcomes Decision to Disinvite Iran from Geneva II

State Department hopes "all parties can now return to focus on the task at hand" after UN's Ban cancels Iran's invitation to Geneva II.

U.S. Welcomes Decision to Disinvite Iran from Geneva II

UN Cancels Iran's Invite to Syria Peace Talks

UN head withdraws offer for Iran to attend Geneva 2 after Tehran refuses to support a June 2012 political transition deal.

UN Cancels Iran's Invite to Syria Peace Talks

Iran Invited to Geneva 2 Talks, Syrian Opposition Fumes

Syria's opposition threatens to withdraw from planned peace talks in Geneva after UN's Ban invites Iran.

Iran Invited to Geneva 2 Talks, Syrian Opposition Fumes

Rouhani: Syria Talks will Fail if Iran Doesn't Attend

Rouhani tells Putin that "Geneva 2" conference will fail if Tehran does not participate.

Rouhani: Syria Talks will Fail if Iran Doesn't Attend

U.S.: Iran Helping Assad 'Brutalize' His People

United States accuses Iran of helping "brutalize" Syria, says it should take "steps" to participate in Geneva peace conference.

U.S.: Iran Helping Assad 'Brutalize' His People

Iran Not Invited to Syria Peace Talks

United Nations chief sends out invitations to the planned Geneva II peace conference, Iran not on the first list.

Iran Not Invited to Syria Peace Talks

Syria: We Want Iran to Participate in Geneva 2 Talks

Syria’s Foreign Minister clarifies that his country is committed to having its key regional ally Iran attend next month's peace conference.

Syria: We Want Iran to Participate in Geneva 2 Talks

Lebanon: 25 Killed in Iranian Embassy Blasts, Attaché Among Dead

Iran blames 'Zionists' for 'inhuman crime'. State news agency says attack was carried out by two suicide bombers.

Lebanon: 25 Killed in Iranian Embassy Blasts, Attaché Among Dead

Iranian MP Boasts of Hundreds of Troops in Syria

An Iranian parliamentarian has confirmed Iran's military presence in Syria.

Iranian MP Boasts of Hundreds of Troops in Syria

Iran: Strike on Syria May Trigger Attack on Israel

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister: In the event of a U.S. attack on Syria, some groups may retaliate by striking the Jewish state.

Iran: Strike on Syria May Trigger Attack on Israel

Report: Hezbollah, Iran Would Lead Syrian Counter-Attack

European report shows Assad has transferred key military posts to fighters from Lebanon, Iran.

Report: Hezbollah, Iran Would Lead Syrian Counter-Attack

Former Iranian President: Assad Attacked His Own People with Gas

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani breaks with Iran's tradition of protecting Assad, says the Syrian leader used chemical weapons.

Former Iranian President: Assad Attacked His Own People with Gas

Iranian Commander Warns U.S. Against Attacking Syria

An attack on Syria will spread the "spirit of jihad" among Muslims, warns commander in the Revolutionary Guards.

Iranian Commander Warns U.S. Against Attacking Syria

Iranian Official: Syria Strike Will Hurt Israeli Interests

Senior Iranian official Alaeddin Boroujerdi warns: A U.S. strike on Syria will affect the entire region.

Iranian Official: Syria Strike Will Hurt Israeli Interests

Report: Assad is in Iran

Lebanese newspaper says Bashar al-Assad and his family arrived in Tehran for talks on possible U.S. Strike.

Report: Assad is in Iran

War, Muslim style

Syria Rebels Blow Up Shi'ite Mosque

Al Qaeda supporters exact revenge against Shiites after the fall of Al Qusayr.

Syria Rebels Blow Up Shi'ite Mosque

Face-Off in Syria? Iran Sends 4,000 More Soldiers

Iran sends 4,000 new troops to boost Assad as Obama promises aid to rebels. Israel may be dragged in.

Face-Off in Syria? Iran Sends 4,000 More Soldiers

Iran's FM: Assad 'Unimpressed' by Israeli Attacks

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Assad plans to retaliate the next time Israel attacks in Syria.

Iran's FM: Assad 'Unimpressed' by Israeli Attacks

Report: Iran Sent Advanced Missiles to Hizbullah

The weapons bound for Hizbullah that were destroyed in an Israeli airstrike were reportedly sent by Iran.

Report: Iran Sent Advanced Missiles to Hizbullah

Iran: West Targeting Syria to Divert Attention from Israel

Senior Iranian lawmaker charges that the Western media is creating a hype against Syria in order to divert attention from “Israel’s crimes”.

Iran: West Targeting Syria to Divert Attention from Israel

Iran-Syria Gas Pipe to Run Through Iraq

Iraq has approved plans to run a natural gas pipeline through its territory from Iran to Syria.

Iran-Syria Gas Pipe to Run Through Iraq

Clinton: Window for Talks with Iran Can't Stay Open Much Longer

The window for negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program cannot stay open for “too much longer”, says outgoing Secretary of State.

Clinton: Window for Talks with Iran Can't Stay Open Much Longer

Report: Iran Spying on Israel from Syria

Iran has been establishing intelligence stations in several parts of the Middle East, including the Golan Heights, U.S. report indicates.

Report: Iran Spying on Israel from Syria

Experts: Syria May Have Unenriched Uranium

Western and Israeli security experts suspect Syria may have tons of unenriched uranium in storage which could be transferred to Iran.

Experts: Syria May Have Unenriched Uranium

U.S. Concerned by Assad's Use of Iranian-Made Missiles

The United States is becoming increasingly worried about Syria’s use of ballistic missiles supplied by Iran.

U.S. Concerned by Assad's Use of Iranian-Made Missiles

Syrian Regime Firing Iranian-Made Missiles at Rebels

The Syrian regime this week fired at least two Iranian-made, short-range ballistic missiles at rebels, U.S. military officials say.

Syrian Regime Firing Iranian-Made Missiles at Rebels

Security Council Sanctions Two Iranian Firms

UN Security Council slaps sanctions on two Iranian firms accused of supplying arms to the Syrian government.

Security Council Sanctions Two Iranian Firms

Iran Warns Turkey Against Deploying Patriots

The chief of staff of Iran's armed forces says Turkey's deployment of Patriot missiles will "create a world war".

Iran Warns Turkey Against Deploying Patriots

Report: Revolutionary Guards Securing Assad

Iranian Revolutionary Guards are taking part in guarding the Syrian President, according to Western officials.

Report: Revolutionary Guards Securing Assad

Iran Submits Proposal to End Syrian Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi hands UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi an unofficial proposal aimed at ending the civil war in Syria.

Iran Submits Proposal to End Syrian Crisis

Report: Iran Sending Weapons to Syria Via Iraq

Iran has been sending large quantities of weapons to the Syrian regime using civilian aircraft, an intelligence report reveals.

Report: Iran Sending Weapons to Syria Via Iraq

US Ramps Up Pressure On Iraq

US Claims Iran Resupplying Syria With Arms Using Iraqi Airspace

The US is accusing Iraq of turning a blind eye to Iranian arms shipments to Syria via its airspace. Senator blames lack of US leadership.

US Claims Iran Resupplying Syria With Arms Using Iraqi Airspace

Ahmadinejad Personally Ordered Officers to Syria, Say Sources

Western intelligence officials say the Iranian President personally sanctioned the dispatch of experienced officers to Syria.

Ahmadinejad Personally Ordered Officers to Syria, Say Sources

Prosor: Assad is Living on Borrowed Time

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations accuses Iran of actively assisting Assad in murdering his own people.

Prosor: Assad is Living on Borrowed Time

Senior Iranian Official Warns U.S. Against Attacking Syria

A senior official in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards threatens the U.S. that Iran would respond harshly to a “stupid” attack on Syria.

Senior Iranian Official Warns U.S. Against Attacking Syria

Assad Receives Support from Iranian Allies

Syria's President Bashar Assad meets Iran's Saeed Jalili, who says Iran will maintain its partnership with Syria.

Assad Receives Support from Iranian Allies

Syria's Foreign Minister Blames Israel for Unrest

Syria’s Foreign Minister and his Iranian counterpart accuse Israel of plotting to overthrow the regime of Syrian President Assad.

Syria's Foreign Minister Blames Israel for Unrest

Annan Wants Iran to be Part of Talks on Syria

Kofi Annan proposes inviting Iran to a multinational meeting to discuss Syria, leaves it up to the U.S. and Russia to decide.

Annan Wants Iran to be Part of Talks on Syria

IDF Commander Warns Against Possible Conflict with Syria

IDF’s Northern District Commander says the civil war in Syria may lead to a confrontation with Israel.

IDF Commander Warns Against Possible Conflict with Syria

Iran Warns: Foreign Intervention in Syria Will Bury Israel

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says that foreign intervention in Syria will spread and "bury the Zionist regime".

Iran Warns: Foreign Intervention in Syria Will Bury Israel

Sanctions Hurting Assad, but Iran is Stepping In

Assad is quickly spending through his cash reserves as sanctions choke off many sources of funding, but is getting help from Iran.

Sanctions Hurting Assad, but Iran is Stepping In

Assad's E-mails Reveal Iranian Ties

A cache of several thousand e-mails sent by President Bashar Assad and his wife reveal he took advice from Iran on handling the uprising.

Assad's E-mails Reveal Iranian Ties

Former Army Officer Says Syrian Troops Used Chemical Weapons

An officer who recently defected from the Syrian army: Syrian security forces are using non-conventional weapons against protesters.

Former Army Officer Says Syrian Troops Used Chemical Weapons

Former Mossad Chief: Syria is Iran's Achilles Heel

Syrian unrest an "enormous opportunity," says Efraim Halevy. "What happens in Damascus will impact all the Middle East."

Former Mossad Chief: Syria is Iran's  Achilles Heel

Iran Accuses Israel of Abducting Iranian Engineers in Syria

A senior Iranian MP accuses Israel of abducting five Iranian engineers in Syria last month and asks Damascus to free them.

Iran Accuses Israel of Abducting Iranian Engineers in Syria

Iran May Abandon Assad – Analyst

"The second Khamenai realizes that Assad's ship is sinking, he'd abandon him," says expert.

Iran May Abandon Assad – Analyst

Iran Sent Banned Weapons to Syria, Says UN Report

More details released of a UN report which says Iran is continuing to circumvent the sanctions imposed on it.

Iran Sent Banned Weapons to Syria, Says UN Report

Iran: We Have the Right to be in the Mediterranean

Iran contends its military vessels have the right to sail in the Mediterranean Sea under international law.

Iran: We Have the Right to be in the Mediterranean