Gaza: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated on Sunday Tehran's unwavering support for Syria, according to the Iranian official news agency IRNA. 'Today, I am leaving for Damascus to convey the message of the Islamic Republic to the Syrian government,' Araghchi told reporters at the Navy Day ceremony held on the Kish Island in southern Iran. 'We firmly support the Syrian army and government,' he added. According to Anadolu Agency, Araghchi emphasized Iran's belief that following the (Israeli) Zionist regime's failure, the enemy is attempting to destabilize the region through terrorist groups. He referred to the ongoing conflict with anti-regime groups in Syria, stating, 'the Syrian army will once again be victorious over these terrorist groups as in the past.' The minister's comments come amid renewed fighting since Nov. 27 between Assad regime forces and anti-regime armed groups in the western countryside of the Aleppo province in northern Syria. The anti-regime armed groups have made rapid pro gress from the western countryside toward the city center, capturing much of it by Saturday. By Saturday, the armed groups had taken control of the town of Khan Shaykhun, establishing dominance over all of Idlib. The developments mark a significant shift in control within the region, with implications for both local and international stakeholders.