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Syrian President Bashar Assad Last update - 10:49 26/06/2008 French sources: Syria ready to 'reconsider' its ties with Iran By Yoav Stern, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Iran, Syria, Israel, EU Syria has signaled that it is ready to "reconsider" its relations with Iran, French officials told the a-Sharq al-Awset daily in a report published on Thursday. The officials said that Syria and Iran do not see eye to eye on a number of regional developments, something that is likely to cause a rift between the two countries. One of the main points of contention is the situation in Iraq. According to the French sources, Damascus opposes the idea of a Muslim Iraq standing under full Iranian influence. Advertisement Also threatening the states' relationship are the bubbling tensions in Lebanon. Syria does not feel that it is in its interest to get involved in the crisis there, now that it is buffing its ties with western states. It also does not want to strengthen the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group to a point in which it could stand on its own, the officials said. Syria is also concerned that its recent renewal of negotiations with Jerusalem will turn it hostage to any conflict between Israel and Iran. As such, Syria is turning to the alternative option of strengthening its ties with the west and negotiating with Israel, the officials said. Damascus is also prepared to sign an agreement of association with the European Union, the sources said. Should the EU approve the move, it will be the first fruit of developments between the bodies. Related articles: Peace crept up as Israel was looking the other way Olmert to French daily: Israel, Syria not far from direct talks Syrian official: Peace with Israel will create harmonious Mideast Bookmark to del.icio.us   Haniyeh's plea Hamas leader in Gaza says rocket fire must stop for sake of Palestinians. Softening position Shin Bet agrees to free prisoners 'with blood on their hands' for Shalit.   1.   A BIG MISTAKE 10:38  |  indrajaya 26/06/08   2.   Assad wants to get more of Teheran by leaking the information 11:12  |  Arthur 26/06/08   3.   if true, a very positive development 11:16  |  Cipora Julianna Kohn 26/06/08   4.   Several mistakes 11:17  |  Jair 26/06/08   5.   REMEMBER GUYS WHAT HAPPENED 11:43  |  Robert 26/06/08   6.   # 1 Indraya 11:58  |  Robert 26/06/08   7.   Dorktator on the run. The rats abandon the ship 12:27  |  Denise Thompson 26/06/08   8.   THIS IS IT! i`m not normally one to declare "i told you so"; but 12:50  |  eric 26/06/08   9.   THIS IS IT! i`m not normally one to declare "i told you so"; but 12:50  |  eric 26/06/08   10.   With friends like indrajaya... 13:47  |  Joe Sittizen 26/06/08   11.   Syria wants the return of the Golan 13:55  |  Natallie Durson 26/06/08   12.   # 1 Indy....Iran is no longer the land of 14:01  |  Lynn 26/06/08   13.   Why does anyone respond to Indrajaya! 14:13  |  redmike 26/06/08   14.   Assad smells an attack on Iran 14:22  |  Slappy 26/06/08   15.   # 13, REDMIKE 14:34  |  indrajaya 26/06/08   16.   #10 Joe Sittizen. The IndoJerk has no friends 14:45  |  Joe Moer 26/06/08   17.   # 13 - redmike 15:43  |  Robert 26/06/08   18.   At all cost...dream about Bachar! 17:03  |  georges 26/06/08   19.   As a crewmember of a US Marine... 17:26  |  rob 26/06/08   20.   a-Sharq al-Awset IS A JOINT SAUDI-JEWISH-WESTERN MEDIA OUTLET 17:32  |  JACKAL 26/06/08   21.   Ann Arbor 17:48  |  Magnus K. 26/06/08   22.   The fact that this news appeared in a-Sharq al-Awset... 17:49  |  ManintheMiddle 26/06/08   23.   Assad Is Not to Be Trusted, Once A Weasel Always A Weasel 17:50  |  Dish It Out 26/06/08   24.   Syria ready to `reconsider` its ties with Iran. 17:55  |  David Nigel Braham 26/06/08   25.   Who is paying Indrajaya? 17:55  |  Sam C 26/06/08   26.   # 25, SAM C 18:58  |  indrajaya 26/06/08   27.   #1, indrajaya...your parents must.... 19:17  |  DR 26/06/08   28.   If true, this news is the biggest one these days 19:22  |  Fortuna Benmayor 26/06/08   29.   The one thing Israel can trust ... 20:24  |  Morris Valentine 26/06/08   30.   Finally, a Smart Move by Syria 22:13  |  MIKE 26/06/08   31.   This proves that arabs are ready for peace based on 1967 borders 22:14  |  Aounist 26/06/08   32.   #1. Indrajaya 22:25  |  Cy 26/06/08   33.   One reason for immediate withdrawal of US from Irak 22:29  |  Philippe 26/06/08   34.   Re-alignment 23:02  |  Joseph 26/06/08   35.   # 27 THANKS 00:16  |  indrajaya 27/06/08   36.   #27, DR. Which of Iran`s allies have "started" to.. 01:27  |  ManintheMiddle 27/06/08   37.   Indrajaya # 35 02:19  |  Philippe 27/06/08   38.   New trick 02:24  |  Persian Hero 27/06/08   39.   #5,6 , Robert 05:36  |  Syrian 27/06/08   40.   THE TIES WERE NEVER BROKEN BETWEEN THE TWO MURDERING BROTHERS 05:42  |  glenna 27/06/08   41.   # 38 to the persian hero re: assad 10:08  |  eric 27/06/08   42.   # 41 Eric 12:02  |  Syrian 27/06/08   43.   Real news 21:35  |  petr vojta 27/06/08

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