Syrian President Bashar al-Assad confirmed that the relationship between Syria and the Islamic Republic of Iran is based on mutual loyalty and founded on principles. President Assad's stance came during a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, where bilateral relations and prospects for strengthening them on various levels were discussed. According to the presidential statement, President Assad emphasized that the relationship between Syria and Iran is based on mutual loyalty and rooted in principles, drawing its importance from resisting domination in a turbulent region targeted by historical colonial ambitions. For his part, President Pezeshkian reaffirmed his country's support for Syria and the resistance, stressing the enhancement of bilateral relations and the implementation of agreements between the two countries for the benefit of both peoples.