Iran's defense minister holds talks with Syrian officials in Damascus

Defense ministers from Iran and Syria on Saturday discussed strengthening cooperation between the two Middle East allies and their armies, Syria's official news agency, SANA, reported.

SANA said Iran's Minister of Defense Mostafa Mohammad Najjar, who arrived in Damascus late Friday, also discussed with Gen. Hassan Turkmany the latest developments in the Middle East. The agency did not provide more details. (AP)