Iran defense minister arrives in Damascus

Damascus, Aug 26, IRNA - Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami arrived in Damascus on Sunday for a two-day visit. Upon his arrival at Damascus international airport, Hatami was welcomed by senior Syrian military and defense officials, Iran's envoy to Syria Javad Torkabadi and Iranian military attaché to Damascus Brigadier General Abolqasem Alinejad. Iranian minister is scheduled to hold meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. 9376**1397 Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish