Syria FM: Iran has no combat forces, bases in the country
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DAMASCUS - Syria's foreign minister insisted Saturday that Iranian military advisers are embedded with Syrian troops but Tehran has no combat forces or fixed bases in the country.
Walid al-Muallem told reporters that Iran's presence is legitimate and based on an invitation of the government.
Al-Muallem said Israel is making false claims to try and pressure Iran, its archrival.
