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Iran welcomes Russian help to end crisis in Syria

Iranian officials have said they welcome Russian involvement in Syria, as Russia builds up its military presence in the country.

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Former Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Yahya Rahim-Safavi speaks during Tehran's Friday prayers, Sept. 25, 2009. — REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl

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