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US takes aim at Iran and Russia over Syria
Feb 01, 2013 23:48 EST
US officials said Iran is stepping up its support for the Syrian regime and that Russia is still arming it while Israel has fired missiles into the country, heightening fears that the conflict may spill over Syria's borders.
Hezbollah could get arms from Syrian 'chaos': Panetta
Feb 01, 2013 18:21 EST
The United States is increasingly concerned that "chaos" in Syria could allow Hezbollah to obtain sophisticated weapons from the Damascus regime, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told AFP in an interview.
Israeli raid hit Syrian missiles, buildings: US official
Feb 01, 2013 17:14 EST
An Israeli air raid in Syria this week struck surface-to-air missiles and a nearby military complex on the outskirts of Damascus, as Israel feared the weapons would be transferred to Hezbollah, a US official said Friday.
US takes aim at Iran and Russia over Syria
Feb 01, 2013 15:20 EST
The United States said Iran is stepping up its support for the Syrian regime and that Russia is still arming it, heightening fears on Friday that the conflict may spill over the country's borders.
Israel media warn of escalating conflict with Syria
Feb 01, 2013 10:01 EST
Israeli media on Friday warned that an alleged air strike on a convoy carrying arms from Syria to Lebanon's Hezbollah could set off a chain reaction, and reported troops on high alert in the country's north.
Syria threatens retaliation over 'Israeli strike'
Feb 01, 2013 02:42 EST
Syria has threatened to retaliate over what it says was an Israeli air raid, which risks taking the conflict beyond Syria's borders, as Washington warned that Iran was stepping up support for Damascus.
Iran increasing Syrian regime aid, Clinton warns
Jan 31, 2013 22:14 EST
Iran is stepping up its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad while Russia is continuing to send money and arms to the regime, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned.
Syria threatens retaliation over 'Israeli strike'
Jan 31, 2013 22:04 EST
Syria has threatened to retaliate over what it says was an Israeli air raid, which threatens to take the conflict beyond Syria's borders, as Washington warned that Iran was stepping up support for Damascus.
Syria threatens retaliation over 'Israel strike'
Jan 31, 2013 16:04 EST
Syria threatened Thursday to retaliate over what it says was an Israeli air raid, as Damascus allies rushed to denounce the strike which threatened to take the conflict beyond Syria's borders.
Biden to meet Russian FM, Syrian opposition leader
Jan 31, 2013 14:02 EST
US Vice President Joe Biden will discuss the carnage in Syria in meetings on Saturday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Syrian opposition chief Moaz al-Khatib, the White House said.
Syria complains to UN over 'Israel strike'
Jan 31, 2013 11:57 EST
Syria on Thursday lodged a complaint with the United Nations over what it says was an Israeli air raid on a military research centre, as President Bashar al-Assad's allies rushed to denounce the strike.
Israel strike on Syria 'unacceptable': Russia
Jan 31, 2013 08:04 EST
Russia warned on Thursday that any air strike against its ally Syria would be "unacceptable," as Israel maintained a strict silence on claims it had bombed Syrian targets.
Israel silent on Syria, adamant on halting arms transfers
Jan 31, 2013 07:54 EST
Israel may have maintained total silence over Syrian claims it hit a military centre near Damascus, but the Jewish state has vowed to do whatever it takes to stop advanced weapons from reaching Hezbollah.
Israel silent over Syria strike claims
Jan 31, 2013 06:44 EST
Israel was on Thursday tightlipped over Syrian claims it had bombed a military site near Damascus, while stressing that any transfer of advanced weaponry to Lebanon's Hezbollah would cross a red line.
Israel raid 'unmasks' origins of Syria conflict: Hezbollah
Jan 31, 2013 05:47 EST
The Israeli air strike on Syria has "unmasked" the true origins of the bloody conflict in the country, its closest ally in Lebanon, Hezbollah, said on Thursday.
Israel strike on Syria 'unacceptable' says Russia
Jan 31, 2013 05:22 EST
Russia warned on Thursday that any Israeli air strike against Syria would be "unacceptable" after the Damascus regime said a military research centre had come under Israeli fighter jet attack.
Syria accuses Israel of striking research centre
Jan 31, 2013 00:45 EST
Syria accused Israel of staging an air raid on a military research centre, a day after a peace envoy issued a fresh warning of the 22-month conflict spilling over into neighbouring states.
Syria accuses Israel of striking research centre
Jan 30, 2013 15:52 EST
Syria accused Israel of staging an air raid on a military research centre on Wednesday, a day after a peace envoy issued a fresh warning of the 22-month conflict spilling over into neighbouring states.
Syria says Israel targeted military research centre
Jan 30, 2013 14:48 EST
The Syrian army said that an Israeli air strike at dawn on Wednesday targeted a military research centre in Jamraya, near Damascus.
US declines comment on raid, hosts Israeli general
Jan 30, 2013 14:31 EST
The United States on Wednesday declined to comment on an Israeli air raid against a weapons convoy from Syria as senior officials hosted Israel's director of military intelligence for talks.
