“Hezbollah officials believe we must cater to the Syrian officials. Damascus officials have criticized Iraqis for their excessive involvement with the Syrians, most notably in Jaramana city in the eastern Damascus countryside. The informed sources said Damascus sensed there was a possibility to normalize relations with the West because it refused to become involved in the war. No Iranian officials were invited to the Quds Day commemoration that was held south of Damascus in April. His exchange with Iranian officials was notably not covered by the media.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 11, 2024 19:57 UTC