Syria Remains Linked To Iran, Pyongyang

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Despite growing reconciliation with the United States,
Syria was expected to maintain strategic relations with Iran and North
Korea.
U.S. intelligence analysts said the regime of President Bashar Assad
would not sever or reduce ties with Iran or North Korea. The analysts said
the U.S. decision to return its ambassador to Damascus would not hamper
Syria's military and nuclear program.