Aug 06, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran was said to have poured thousands of elite troops
into Syria.

Aug 09, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syria has been using senior officers from Iran and Russia
to help quell the Sunni revolt against President Bashar Assad.

Aug 09, 2012

ANKARA [MENL] -- President Bashar Assad has been receiving combat platforms
to sustain military operations against Sunni rebels in Syria.

Aug 12, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Sunni rebels have assumed control over parts of Syria's
border with Turkey.