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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. (AP) Last update - 09:05 28/05/2008 Syrian minister reaches defense deal with Iran during Tehran visit By Yoav Stern, Haaretz Correspondent, and Reuters Tags: Iran, Syria, Hezbollah  Syria and Iran on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding regarding defense issues, as Syrian Defense Minister Hassan Turkmani wrapped up a three-day visit to Tehran. The memorandum contained an agreement that the two countries would cement their "defense relations," a process that will include reciprocal visits by military officials, joint military training and cooperation on technical advancements. During Turkmani's visit, Syrian and Iranian military cooperation committees met three times. The committees are headed by Turkmani and his Iranian counterpart Mostafa Mohammed Najjar. Advertisement Turkmani visited Iranian industrial sites during his trip and met with the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and senior military advisors. The memorandum signed by both sides includes the understanding that all foreign occupying forces must retreat from the region because they are "creating tensions." This clause can be interpreted in several ways, but likely refers to U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the Israeli presence in the Palestinian Authority. Iran was caught by surprise last week by simultaneous Syrian and Israeli announcements of a year-long secret bid to resume peace negotiations. Sources close to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Friday that he was unable to conceal his disappointment and surprise at the news of renewed peace talks. Iran and Syria are major supporters of Hezbollah, the Lebanese-based guerilla group which fought Israel in the 2006 Second Lebanon War. Related articles: Iranian defense minister hails 'strategic ties' with Syria Syria sends minister to Iran after shock revelation of Israel talks Olmert: Peace talks with Syria are a 'national obligation' Bookmark to del.icio.us   Fight club Jerusalem camera catches brutal attack by Jewish teens on Arab youths. Unbrotherly behavior Rights group: Palestinian governments violate human rights in quest for control.   1.   Iran must be really upset with Syrian peace-making 21:08  |  Avi 27/05/08   2.   A Slap in Tzipi`s Face Heard Around the World 21:14  |  Ovadiah ben Avraham 27/05/08   3.   Iranian Defense Agreement`s Subclauses With Syria ... 21:17  |  Lavi 27/05/08   4.   Israel you are warned 21:56  |  Joshua 27/05/08   5.   SO:Syria recognizes Israel as an occupier, NOT a sovereign state! 21:57  |  AliciaYasmeem 27/05/08   6.   Something for nothing? The world is on to that routine 22:07  |  Natallie Durson 27/05/08   7.   There are really peoples out there believing.. 22:28  |  Kris Lazar 27/05/08   8.   The bond between Syria & Iran cannot be shaken because Syria 22:41  |  lakshmi 27/05/08   9.   Iran is on Israel`s border 22:47  |  Cipora Julianna Kohn 27/05/08   10.   No Problem - Idiot Israelies Don`t Care 22:53  |  Tod Zuckerman 27/05/08   11.   To Natallie Durson 22:55  |  Just an observer 27/05/08   12.   bomb iran now 22:55  |  frenz 27/05/08   13.   I hope Israel doesnt give the Golan to Syria(2nd try) 23:04  |  KUTW 27/05/08   14.   Iran and Syria are major supporters of Hezbollah ans Hamas 23:21  |  joe 27/05/08   15.   The end game will surprise you Lakshmi greatly 23:32  |  Avi 27/05/08   16.   Reply to Ovidiah (#2) 23:38  |  Tod Zuckerman 27/05/08   17.   Only not so long ago I suggested that any Peace 23:50  |  Akram Zekaria 27/05/08   18.   Nukes in Iran today, in Syria (transported) tomorrow 23:57  |  Doomsday 27/05/08   19.   To CJK (#9) 00:41  |  Morris Valentine 28/05/08   20.   Zuckerman re: foolish weakness 01:26  |  American in NY 28/05/08   21.   Iran surprised by Syria-Israel contacts?How gullible can Jews be? 01:30  |  not born yesterday 28/05/08   22.   More evidence that Syria`s intentions are not peaceful 02:04  |  Realist 28/05/08   23.   12 Avi,for your information,in Sanskrit,the name Lakshmi is the 02:05  |  lakshmi 28/05/08   24.   Forget it Bashir - Hezbollah would never allow it 03:14  |  Conroy 28/05/08   25.   Assad wants only Israels demise 03:52  |  Jewish madman 28/05/08   26.   Syrians Free Lunch 04:22  |  Margaret Connell 28/05/08   27.   Correction Haaretz 04:30  |  Wally 28/05/08   28.   The Iran-Syria-Hizballah-Islamic Jihad-Hamas coalition must cease 06:07  |  Eliezer 28/05/08   29.   would the real Ms Durson please stand up 06:14  |  tony 28/05/08   30.   buying times 07:20  |  tom 28/05/08   31.   Is Syria asking Israel to abandon US alliance? 07:28  |  Pablo B 28/05/08   32.   Lakshmi 08:41  |  Gregor 28/05/08   33.   destruction of israel 09:16  |  syd 28/05/08   34.   to 33# 10:22  |  shumbala 28/05/08   35.   #34 shumbala 10:46  |  syd 28/05/08   36.   32 gregor,sorry,to deconstruct your bubble! The latest date that 13:08  |  lakshmi 28/05/08   37.   Time is running out 16:34  |  Azman 28/05/08   38.   peace processess within the u.n. 16:56  |  montgomery rosen 28/05/08

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