Iran announced Wednesday that it would join with Syria to face any “challenges and threats” from the United States. Iranian Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref said “We are ready to help Syria on all grounds to confront threats.”

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Iran announced Wednesday that it would join with Syria to face any “challenges and threats” from the United States. Iranian Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref said “We are ready to help Syria on all grounds to confront threats.”