DAMASCUS, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday discussed ways to support Lebanon amid the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Lebanon.

 

According to Syria's state news agency SANA, Assad emphasized the strategic relationship between Syria and Iran during his meeting here with Araghchi and his delegation.

 

The president underlined the importance of their alliance in confronting challenges, particularly Israeli actions in the region.

 

He praised Iran's strong response to "Israeli violations" and reaffirmed Syria's commitment to resisting what he described as "occupation."