[Ynet News]
Roee Nahmias –

According to a report published Saturday in the London-based Asharq al-Awsat, Iran will help Syria fund future arms deals with North Korea and Russia. In return, Assad promised Ahmadinejad to refrain from entering peace talks with Israel. The two leaders Thursday signed a comprehensive agreement on strategic cooperation in Damascus, according to which Iran will transfer $1 billion to Syria for the purchase of 400 advanced T-72 Russian tanks, 18 MiG-31 warplanes, eight Sukhoi fighter jets, and

eight Mikoyan helicopters. In addition, Iran will help Syria set up a mid-range missile manufacturing plant and equip the Syrian army with Iranian-made armored vehicles and tanks. The Syrian navy will receive C-801 and C-802 missiles, developed by China, which are currently being produced in Iran, as well as training for its air force and navy officers in Iran. Tehran will plus assist Syria in developing a nuclear research program and advance its biological weapons capabilities.

Original post by Rachel Barenblat