Egypt gave permission for Iranian warships to pass the Suez Canal. The ships are now docked in Syria. The commander of the Iranian Navy stated that one of the goals of the mission is to provide training to students of the Imam Khomeini Naval Academy, which is located on the Caspian Sea.
Modern Syria was created as a French mandate and attained independence in April 1946, as a parliamentary republic. Syria has been under Emergency Law since 1962, effectively suspending most constitutional protections for citizens, and its system of government is considered non-democratic.
The country has been governed by the Baath Party since 1963, although actual power is concentrated to the presidency and a narrow grouping of military and political strongmen. Syria’s current president is Bashar al-Assad, who is the son of Hafez al-Assad, who held office from 1970 until his death in 2000. Syria has played a major regional role, particularly through its central role in the Arab conflict with Israel, which since 1967 has occupied the Golan Heights, and by active involvement in Lebanese and Palestinian affairs.
Father,
All day long You have stretched out Your hands to the nation Israel. Shield them, we pray. Amen.
Romans 10:21
[...] Middle East God heard their groaning Denominational differences God shall laugh Apostles’ martyrdom God’s word A heart for all nations Protection Leaders established in righteousness Iranian naval ships A song for North Africa and the Middle East The power of joy Fast Deliver us of fleshly motives Iranian warships in Syria [...]