“Like the past under any circumstances the Iranian nation and government will remain on the side of the Syrian government and nation,” Larijani said in a meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem in Tehran . Syria is in a serious fighting with opposition groups which are backed by the West and certain Arab countries. Larijani said the “prospects” are in favor of the Syrian government and people. Larijani went on to say that “a big global and regional conspiracy” has been orchestrated against Syria because they are upset over the “progressive positions” of the Syrian people and government. Muallem appreciated the support of Iran and said, “Syrians will never forget the brotherly support of the Iranian people.” mehr/281
