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AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 11 6:38 PM
President Bush said Sunday that Iran and Syria need to follow through on pledges to help Iraq, but left the door open to additional contacts between Washington and its chief Mideast foes.Bush urges Iran, Syria to back up words with action on Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 11 3:17 PM
US President George W. Bush called on Iran and Syria Sunday to follow up positive statements with concrete action after an international conference on Iraq, urging the two governments to stop the flow of weapons and suicide bombers into Iraq.US refugee official presses opening to Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 11 12:51 PM
A senior US official arrived in Syria late Sunday on the highest-level visit in two years as Washington pressed the limited opening to Damascus began at Baghdad security talks the previous day.Bush Presses Iran, Syria on Iraq Weapons ABC News - Mar 11 4:45 PM
Bush, in Colombia, Urges Iran and Syria to Make Good on Pledges to Ease Violence in IraqBush urges Iran, Syria to help Iraq The State - 17 minutes ago
BOGOTA, Colombia President Bush said Sunday that Iran and Syria need to follow through on pledges to help Iraq, but he left the door open to additional contacts between Washington and its chief Mideast foes.US envoy says talks with Iran, Syria 'businesslike' AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 10 10:23 PM
The US ambassador to Iraq says Saturday's conference with Iran and Syria on Iraqi security was businesslike and constructive.US refugee official presses opening to Syria Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
DAMASCUS - A senior US official was to hold talks in Syria on Monday on the highest-level visit in two years as Washington pressed the limited opening to Damascus began at Baghdad security talks on Saturday.Bush urges action from Iran, Syria Perth Now - Mar 11 3:37 PM
US President George Bush called on Iran and Syria today to follow up positive statements with concrete action after an international conference on Iraq, where both nations pledged to "fight terrorism and enhance security".Top EU official in Beirut ahead of historic Syria visit Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
BRUSSELS - EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana will on Monday begin a three-day trip to the Middle East that will see him visit Syria for the first time in two years.Syria's state-run radio pessimistic about change of U.S. attitude towards Damascus People's Daily - Mar 11 6:44 PM
Syria's state-run radio on Sunday expressed pessimism about possible change of U.S. attitude towards Damascus after the Baghdad conference gathering Iraq's neighbors and world powers on Saturday.Iran's defense minister stresses military cooperation with Syria People's Daily - Mar 11 6:30 PM
A senior Iranian official stressed Sunday military cooperation with Syria, saying the existing strategic and defensive ties between the two countries would lead to the promotion of peace, stability and security in the region.Syria supports deal on Iraq Perth Now - Mar 11 11:46 AM
SYRIA backs a negotiated solution to violence in Iraq that includes US troop withdrawal and urges convening a conciliation conference to stop the civil strife, government newspapers said overnight.The Israeli Occupation forces say Syria has began the deployment of thousands of rockets near the Jewish State. Al Jazeera - Mar 11 1:39 PM
According to officials, about 1,000 missiles and medium- and long-range rockets have been deployed by Syria near the southern border. The deployment of missiles and rockets, which officials claimed could strike northern and central Israel, began in September last year.The Israeli Occupation forces say Syria has began the deployment of thousands of rockets near the Jewish States. Al Jazeera - Mar 11 1:24 PM
According to officials, about 1,000 missiles and medium- and long-range rockets have been deployed by Syria near the southern border. The deployment of missiles and rockets, which officials claimed could strike northern and central Israel, began in September 2006.SYRIA DEPLOYS THOUSANDS OF ROCKETS NEAR ISRAEL Middle East Newsline - Mar 11 12:40 PM
TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military has determined that Syria deployed more than 1,000 missiles and rockets near the Jewish state. Officials said Syria has brought a range of medium- and long-range rockets that could strike northern and central Israel .EU's Top Diplomat to Re-engage With Syria Deutsche Welle - Mar 11 10:51 AM
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana heads to Syria next week, restarting high-level contacts with Damascus for the first time in two years in an effort to help secure peace in Lebanon.Bombers kill dozens after talks in Baghdad with US, Iran and Syria Times Online - Mar 11 7:12 AM
Suicide bombers killed 29 people in Baghdad today, mostly Shia Muslim pilgrims, hours after the US, Iran and Syria attended a conference in the Iraqi capital to discuss ways of ending the spiralling violence.US envoy says talks with Iran, Syria businesslike The Manila Times - Mar 11 11:01 AM
WASHINGTON: The US ambassador to Iraq says the recent conference with Iran and Syria on Iraqi security was businesslike and constructive.No direct talks between US, Iran and Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 10 5:24 AM
Delegates from the United States, Iran and Syria shook hands at a conference on the crisis in Iraq but have yet to hold any private meetings, an Iraqi spokesman said Saturday.US envoy says talks with Iran, Syria 'businesslike' New Straits Times - Mar 11 1:04 AM
The US ambassador to Iraq says Saturday's conference with Iran and Syria on Iraqi security was businesslike and constructive. Zalmay Khalilzad spoke with reporters by conference call from Baghdad after meeting with representatives of Iran and Syria about helping pacify their neighbor, Iraq.Ready to talk with Iran, Syria Financial Express - Mar 11 9:20 AM
Two weeks after making major concessions for a nuclear accord with North Korea, the administration of President George W. Bush said last Tuesday it was prepared to sit down with Iran and Syria as part of a regional conference to stabilise Iraq.Syria may or may not be preparing for war Jerusalem Newswire - Mar 11 4:23 AM
Depending on who you ask in the IDF and Israeli government, Syria either is or isn't preparing to engage in hostilities against the Jewish state.The UN estimates there are about 1 million displaced Iraqis now in Syria [EPA] Aljazeera - Mar 10 10:59 PM
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has begun a one-week mission to Syria, Lebanon and Jordan to strengthen support for displaced Iraqis in the region and the countries hosting them.US envoy says talks with Iran, Syria 'businesslike' TODAYonline - Mar 10 10:49 PM
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki chats with unidentified guests prior to the opening of the Baghdad peace conference 10 March 2007. Iraq urged 16 regional and world powers, including its neighbours Iran and Syria, to forge a common front against terrorism and end their alleged support for violent extremists.US, Iran, Syria in businesslike talks on Iraq Khaleej Times - Mar 10 7:35 PM
WASHINGTON - A US meeting Saturday with Iran and Syria marked a dramatic shift in long-standing US policy toward the two US foes in talks the US ambassador to Baghdad called businesslike.Iran-Syria Defence Ministers talks in Damascus IranMania.com - Mar 10 9:36 PM
LONDON, March 11 (IranMania) - The first round of talks between Iran and Syria Defence Ministers started, IRNA reported.No direct talks between US, Iran and Syria IranMania.com - Mar 10 9:47 PM
LONDON, March 11 (IranMania) - Delegates from the United States, Iran and Syria shook hands at a conference on the crisis in Iraq but have yet to hold any private meetings, an Iraqi spokesman said, AFP reported.Bush hopes Iran, Syria agree to help Iraq at talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 12:31 PM
US President George W. Bush said Friday he hopes Iran and Syria will support the Iraqi government and warned them against stirring unrest in Iraq ahead of regional talks in Baghdad.EU's top diplomat to make ground-breaking visit to Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 10:46 AM
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Friday he would travel to Syria next week, resuming high-level contacts with Damascus after a two-year hiatus.Iraq calls on Iran, Syria for help Perth Now - Mar 10 7:42 AM
IRAQ has used overnight peace talks in Baghdad to urge its neighbours, including Iran and Syria, to halt their alleged support for violent extremists, as insurgent attacks slaughtered dozens more Iraqis.U.S. calls Iran, Syria talks cordial AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 10 7:03 PM
The first direct, high-level contact in years among U.S., Iranian and Syrian representatives included "frank and sometimes jovial exchanges," Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S. ambassador to Iraq, said Saturday.Defence ministers of Syria and Iran meet for talks in Damascus IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 10 3:42 AM
Damascus, March 10 (DPA) The defence ministers of Syria and Iran, Hassan Turkmany and Mustafa Mohammad Najjar, Saturday met to discuss the latest developments in the region, Syria s official News Agency Sana said.International conference starts in Baghdad; Iran, Syria attending IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 10 3:40 AM
Baghdad, March 10 (DPA) An international high-level conference in Baghdad started Saturday with Syria, Iran and the US participating.Top EU diplomat Solana to make ground-breaking visit to Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 6:08 AM
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Friday he would travel to Syria next week, marking a resumption of high-level contacts with Damascus.Bush Presses Iran, Syria on Iraq Weapons The San Francisco Examiner - 2 hours, 45 minutes ago
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) U.S. President George W. Bush is seen during a toast at Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe presidential palace in Bogota, Sunday, March 11, 2007.Senior U.S. official arrives in Syria for talks on Iraqi refugees People's Daily - 2 hours, 59 minutes ago
Ellen Sauerbrey, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration, arrived here late Sunday for talks with the Syrian side on the plight of Iraqi refugees.*US Officials Meet Envoys From Iran, Syria In Baghdad To Discuss Iraq Situation Nasdaq - Mar 10 1:36 AM
(RTTNews) - US Officials Meet Envoys From Iran, Syria In Baghdad To Discuss Iraq Situation.Iran s defence minister holds talks with Syria Khaleej Times - Mar 10 5:09 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Defence ministers from Iran and Syria on Saturday discussed strengthening cooperation between the two Middle East allies and their armies, Syria s official news agency, SANA, reported.US in talks with Iran and Syria ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Mar 10 12:30 AM
The US has started ground-breaking talks with Iran and Syria over the future of Iraq.Bush Leaves Door Open for Iran Talks ABC News - 1 hour, 0 minute ago
Bush Urges Iran and Syria to Help Ease Violence in Iraq, Leaves Door Open for More TalksBush Presses Iran, Syria to Help Iraq The San Francisco Examiner - Mar 11 4:45 PM
(AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson) U.S. President George W. Bush, left, stands with Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe during an arrival ceremony in Bogota, Sunday, March 11, 2007.Syria deploys thousands of rockets on Israel border: sources AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 1:50 AM
Syria has positioned on its border with Israel thousands of medium and long-range rockets capable of striking major towns across northern Israel, military and government sources told AFP.Syria and Iran discuss military links TVNZ - Mar 11 1:34 PM
President Bashar al-Assad met Iranian Defence Minister Mostafa Najjar on Sunday to discuss military links between the two countries, the official Syrian news agency said.Top EU diplomat Solana to make groundbreaking visit to Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 4:20 AM
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana could travel to Syria soon, marking a resumption of high-level contacts with Damascus, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said Friday.EU ready to re-engage with Syria: Ireland Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 2:15 AM
The European Union plans to restart high-level contacts with Syria by sending foreign policy chief Javier Solana to Damascus for talks on Lebanon and the Middle East, Irish Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern said on Friday.Iraq and Syria renew diplomatic links ITV.com - Mar 10 12:32 AM
Iraq and Syria are restoring full diplomatic relations after a break of nearly a quarter of a century. (Pic: Reuters) Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem, making the first visit by a Syrian minister to Iraq since the US-led invasion in 2003, signed the agreement with his Iraqi counterpart Hoshiyar Zebari.US in talks with Iran and Syria ITV.com - Mar 10 12:32 AM
The US has started ground-breaking talks with Iran and Syria over the future of Iraq. The conference brings together officials from 16 different countries, including Iraq's neighbours, the UN security council and Arab countries.Iran-Syria defence ministers start talks in Damascus Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 10 1:51 AM
Iran - Syria - Ministers The first round of talks between Iran and Syria defence ministers started here Saturday.Ahern confirms move on Syria talks RTÉ News - Mar 09 11:45 PM
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dermot Ahern, and his Swedish counterpart have confirmed that the EU is preparing to restart high-level contacts with Syria for the first time in two years.Iraq appeals to neighbors to join terrorism fight / U.S. doesn't hold talks with Iran, Syria at conference San Francisco Chronicle - Mar 11 4:53 AM
At a conference here that brought together Middle Eastern neighbors and Western delegates to talk about Iraq's security, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki urged regional and world powers to support his government's struggle to halt the wave of terrorism that has... US envoy says he may negotiate with Iran and Syria in Baghdad meeting Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 10 1:06 AM
US - Iraq - Baghdad Meeting US Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad, who is heading the US delegation in Baghdad meeting, said his country may negotiate with Iran and Syria on the sidelines of the meeting.U.S. Open to Talking About Iraq With Iran and Syria Washington Post - Mar 08 11:12 PM
The Bush administration opened the door yesterday to one-on-one discussions with both Iran and Syria at this weekend's Baghdad conference, as long as the talks are limited to the subject of peace and stability in Iraq. International conference starts in Baghdad; Iran, Syria attending EARTHtimes.org - Mar 10 2:40 AM
Baghdad- An international high-level Baghdad conference that is seeing the joint participation of Syria, Iran and the US has started on Saturday. At the opening of the conference, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al- Maliki stressed that Iraq, its neighbour...Syria has deployed rockets on Israel border: sources Gulf Times - Mar 09 10:14 PM
JERUSALEM: Syria has positioned on its border with Israel thousands of medium and long-range rockets capable of striking major towns across northern Israel, military and government sources have revealed.US open to talking about Iraq with Iran & Syria IranMania.com - Mar 09 11:02 PM
LONDON, March 10 (IranMania) - The Bush administration opened the door yesterday to one-on-one discussions with both Iran and Syria at this weekend's Baghdad conference, as long as the talks are limited to the subject of peace and stability in Iraq, The Washington Post reported.U.S. may discuss Iraq with Iran, Syria UPI - Mar 09 6:40 AM
U.S. officials say they are willing to discuss ways to stabilize Iraq with Iran and Syria during an upcoming regional conference in Baghdad.Solana to restore EU ties with Syria Financial Times - Mar 09 2:46 PM
Javier Solana, the European Union s foreign policy chief, will restore high-level EU contact with Syria when he visits Damascus next week for the first time in more than two years.EU plans to re-engage with Syria BBC News - Mar 09 4:29 AM
The European Union prepares to restart high-level contacts with Syria for the first time in more than two years.Syria puts missiles on border with Israel Daily Dispatch - Mar 09 11:42 PM
SYRIA has positioned on its border with Israel thousands of medium and long-range rockets capable of striking major towns across northern Israel.Iraq says Baghdad conference a success Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 10 10:14 PM
Iraq signaled that world powers and neighboring countries, including Washington and its adversaries Iran and Syria, had agreed in Baghdad it was vital to all to stop sectarian violence spreading in the region.Iraq gears up for regional conference, Iran, Syria, attending Calcutta News - Mar 09 7:06 PM
A conference later Saturday in Baghdad will bring diplomats from Iraq and its neighbors, including Syria and Iran, into discussions with the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, the United States, France, Britain, Russia and China.U.S. will not rebuff Iran, Syria on talks about Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 1:32 PM
The United States on Thursday sent its clearest signal yet it is open to bilateral talks with Iran and Syria by saying it will not rebuff them if they wish to discuss stabilizing Iraq at a regional meeting this weekend.Talks about Syria s future show differences between Israel, U.S. JTA - Mar 09 9:43 AM
When it comes to Syria today, Israel and the United States agree that President Bashar Assad is bad news. The subject of Syria tomorrow, however, exposes differences between the allies.Syria deploying rockets on border, say Israeli sources The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 09 1:42 PM
Syria has positioned on its border with Israel thousands of medium- and long-range rockets capable of striking major towns across northern Israel, military and government sources said. This deployment, coupled with other recent reports of Syrian troop mobilization, is seen in Israel as an indication that Damascus.Top EU diplomat will visit Syria to bolster Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 09 1:41 PM
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Friday he would travel to Syria next week in a bid to win its help in securing peace in Lebanon, resuming high-level contacts with Damascus after a two-year hiatus. At the end of a two-day summit in Brussels, EU heads of state and government sanctioned Solana's visit and expressed.US will challenge Iran, Syria at Baghdad meeting: official AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 12:34 PM
The United States will confront Syria and Iran directly at a regional meeting on Iraq this weekend with charges they are actively fomenting the violence tearing their neighbor apart, a senior US official said Thursday.Textbook's take on Syria-Lebanon relations sparks outcry The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 09 1:32 PM
The Lebanese political party Loubnanouna held a demonstration on Friday in Dekwaneh against the publication and the use of certain chapters in a government-administered "Civic Education" textbook. The material in question pertains to the relation between Lebanon and Syria.U.S. says it's willing to talk with Iran, Syria at Iraq meeting CNN.com - Mar 08 12:05 PM
The United States is open to bilateral talks with Iran or Syria at a conference in Baghdad this weekend if either country approaches U.S. officials to discuss stabilizing Iraq, a top State Department official said Thursday.Senior US official heads for refugee talks in Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 11:23 AM
A senior US official headed to Syria Thursday for talks on the Iraq refugee crisis that will mark the highest-level contact between the two governments in two years.With soldier still in captivity, Jews around world say: Free Gilad Now JTA - Mar 11 1:57 PM
Protesters outside the Syrian U.N. mission show their anger at Syria, a patron of Hamas, during a rally calling for the freedom of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, on July 10.Talks Open New Doors for Iraq and Its Neighbors NPR - Mar 11 10:12 AM
Weekend Edition Sunday , March 11, 2007 · The Bush administration dismissed most recommendations of the Iraq Study Group report, but did move toward talks with Iran and Syria.Iraq calls on neighbors to help end violence Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 10 2:33 PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, addressing a meeting at which U.S. officials sat down with adversaries from Iran and Syria, urged Iraq's regional rivals on Saturday to stop supporting insurgents in the country.SYRIA DEVELOPS BIO-WEAPONS Middle East Newsline - Mar 09 9:10 AM
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Syria has advanced in efforts to produce biological missile warheads. The U.S. intelligence community has determined that the regime of President Bashar Assad was developing an infrastructure for biological weapons production.EU unfreezes Syria contacts after French U-turn Khaleej Times - Mar 09 7:40 AM
BRUSSELS - The European Union agreed on Friday to relaunch contacts with Syria next week in a bid to win its help in securing peace in Lebanon.Syria, Iran review military cooperation People's Daily - Mar 10 6:44 PM
Syrian Defense Minister Hasan Turkmani on Saturday reviewed with his visiting Iranian counterpart Mostafa Mohammad Najjar cooperation between the two armies, the official SANA news agency reported.Iraq Conference is Constructive R News - Mar 11 2:25 PM
Iranian leaders are describing this weekend's international conference on restoring stability in Iraq as constructive. The meeting provided a rare opportunity for the United States, Iran, and Syria to sit at the same table. Iraq hosted the conference hoping to bring an end to sectarian violence.U.S., Syria, Iran officials to meet in Baghdad Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 4:10 PM
U.S. officials will sit down with their Iranian and Syrian counterparts on Saturday at a conference in Baghdad aimed at stopping sectarian fighting in Iraq before the conflict spreads throughout the oil-rich region.US, Iran and Syria five seats from making history AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 10 3:54 AM
Envoys from Iraq, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia sat in the way of a historic rubbing of shoulders between the US and its arch foes at the Baghdad peace conference on Saturday.Everyone onside in peace bid, says Iraq Sydney Morning Herald - Mar 11 7:00 AM
IRAQ has signalled that world powers and neighbouring states - including the US and its adversaries Iran and Syria - have agreed that it was in everyone's interest to stop sectarian violence spreading in the region.Talk to Iran and Syria? Yes USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 4:08 AM
Should the United States engage Iran and Syria to find ways to stabilize Iraq? Bob Beckel and Cal Thomas debate the question.U.S. open to talks with Iran, Syria Pioneer Press - Mar 09 1:10 AM
WASHINGTON The Bush administration opened the door Thursday to one-on-one discussions with both Iran and Syria at this weekend's Baghdad conference, as long as the talks are limited to the subject of peace and stability in Iraq.Baker hopes for new beginning in region Gulf News - Mar 11 2:25 PM
Dubai: A former top US official who recommended engaging Syria and Iran to help end Iraq's cycle of violence expressed hope that the Baghdad meeting on Iraq's security, would constitute a new beginning in the region.Syria deploys thousands of rockets on Israel border Middle East Times - Mar 09 1:19 AM
JERUSALEM -- Syria has positioned on its border with Israel thousands of medium and long-range rockets capable of striking major towns across northern Israel, military and government sources said.U.S. offers limited talks on Iraq with Iran, Syria Seattle Times - Mar 09 12:28 AM
The Bush administration opened the door Thursday to one-on-one discussions with both Iran and Syria at this weekend's Baghdad conference...U.S., Syria, Iran Hold Rare Talks KGO-TV Bay Area - Mar 10 2:45 PM
U.S. and Iranian envoys spoke directly with each other Saturday about Iraq's security, trading harsh words and blaming each other for this country's crisis at a one-day international conference.Maliki urges others to stay out of Iraq conflict Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 10 9:08 AM
Iraq's prime minister urged regional rivals on Saturday to stop using Iraq as a battlefield to fight out their proxy wars, addressing a meeting at which U.S. officials sat down with adversaries from Iran and Syria.Iran, U.S., Syria set to meet at Baghdad conference Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 12:57 PM
Iraq's ruling Shi'ite leaders on Friday urged neighboring states and Western powers to join forces to help prevent an all-out civil war that could spread across the oil-rich region.The new face of family practice Seattle Times - Mar 11 12:08 AM
Dr. Charlie Abraham studied medicine at the University of Damascus, but these days he's far from his native Syria. Instead, he's treating patients...Iraqi refugees' families must wait, worry San Diego Union-Tribune - Mar 11 5:33 AM
March 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Nadia Keilani's relatives began fleeing their homes in Iraq last summer, bound for Syria. Little by little, an uncle, two aunts, several cousins and their children have trickled into the capital city of Damascus, taking shelter in a slum that has become known as the Iraqi refugee ghetto.Iraq urges neighbours to halt terror as bombs kill 35 AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 10 6:28 AM
Iraq made an impassioned plea on Saturday for its neighbours, including Iran and Syria, to halt their alleged support for violent extremists, as insurgent attacks slaughtered at least 35 more Iraqis.http://www.creators.com/opinion/paul-craig-roberts.html?columnsName=pcr MLive.com - Mar 11 9:29 AM
Gen. Clark told Amy Goodman that shortly after 9/11 he was shown a Pentagon "memo that describes how we're going to take out seven countries in five years, starting with Iraq, and then Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and, finishing off, Iran.Defense ties between Tehran, Damascus help restore regional security Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 11 7:21 AM
Iran - Syria - Defense Visiting Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar on Sunday conferred with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on issues of mutual interests and expansion of ties between the two countries.Iran and Syria hold important talks on Iraq conference: envoy mehrnews.com - Mar 10 5:53 PM
TEHRAN, March 10 (MNA) -- First Vice President Parviz Davudi and Syrian officials held important talks on the Iraq conference on Thursday, the Iranian ambassador to Damascus, Mohammad-Hossein Akhtari, said on Saturday.Iraq urges neighbours to cut support for terror AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 10 5:19 AM
Iraq issued an impassioned plea on Saturday for 16 regional and world powers, including neighbours Iran and Syria, to forge a common front against terrorism and to bring an end to support for violent extremists.Iraq says Baghdad conference a success Sydney Morning Herald - Mar 11 12:00 AM
The US, Iran and Syria agree it is in everyone's interest to stop sectarian violence spreading in the region, Iraq says.U.S. may discuss Iraq with Iran, Syria New Kerala - Mar 09 7:10 AM
WASHINGTON, March 9: U.S. officials say they are willing to discuss ways to stabilize Iraq with Iran and Syria during an upcoming regional conference in Baghdad.Iraq international talks 'positive' ITV.com - Mar 11 7:59 AM
High level talks over the future of Iraq have been described as 'positive'. Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari said the conference on Iraqi security attended by delegates from the US, Iran and Syria had achieved good results.Suicide bombers attacked army checkpoints in Baghdad as delegates discussed security [AFP] Aljazeera - Mar 11 4:59 AM
Iraq 's prime minister has urged regional powers, including Iran and Syria , not to use the country as a proxy battleground. Nuri al-Maliki made the plea in the opening speech of a conference in Baghdad aimed at ending sectarian violence in Iraq and stopping it from spreading in the region.One lonely man: Syrian official tries to press case in Washington JTA - Mar 10 11:42 PM
Syria's ambassador to Washington, Imad Moustapha. Chafing under U.S. sanctions imposed last year, Syria says its recent pullout from Lebanon is a sign that it is playing a constructive role in the Middle East a claim that American and Israeli officials regard with open skepticism.Iraq urges Middle East to unite against terror AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 10 4:06 AM
Iraq has urged 16 regional and world powers, including its neighbours Iran and Syria, to forge a common front against terrorism and end their alleged support for violent extremists.