IRAN’S ROLE IN SYRIAN CONFLICT
Iran plays a crucial role in the Syrian military conflict. IRI hasbeen rooted in Syrian social fabric since the 90-s of the XX century. Tehran determines the main developments in Syrian crisis. A peaceful resolution ofthe Syrian crisis depends in many aspects on Iran. Russia and Iran are allies in Syria and cooperate in resolving the conflict and combating terrorism in this Arab country. Meanwhile Russian and Iranian interests do not alwayscoincide in Syria. But Iran recognizes Russian’s leading role and understandswell that without Russia it won’t be able to resolve Syrian dilemma. MoreoverRussian-Iranian relations go beyond the Syrian question.