The deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia could lead to a new era of relations in the volatile region
President Bashar Assad
A testament to the rapid advance of President Bashar Assad's forces in Syria's northwest over the past three weeks as rebel defenses collapsed
The deployment comes after a reported deal between Damascus and Kurdish authorities
Assad: "At this stage, especially after we achieved victory over terrorists, it is in our interests to move forward with the political process"
Signed in the French capital in December 2015, the treaty entered into force on November 4, 2016
Israel warned Russia of dire consequences if Iran is allowed to continue on its current path in Syria