Iran and Syria have strengthened ties during a meeting between their foreign ministers. The meeting, which was initially not detailed by Iranian state media, discussed various issues and emphasized the continued support of Iran for Syria. This is significant as Iran is a key backer of the Syrian regime and with a new US administration coming into office, both countries may be considering their next steps. Additionally, tensions on the Golan border and concerns about Israeli moves in the region have further heightened the importance of strengthening Syrian ties for Iran. The meetings also coincided with reports of Israel proposing the lifting of some US sanctions on Syrian President Bashar Assad in exchange for preventing arms flow to Hezbollah.