Iran says sends commandos to Syria on 'advisory mission'

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Iran has deployed army ground force commandos in Syria for an advisory mission, an army commander told Tasnim news agency on Monday.

Commandos from army's special forces, known as the 65th Brigade, are now stationed in Syria, Lieutenant Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force for Coordination Brig. Gen. Ali Arasteh said.

Other units of the Iranian army ground forces have also dispatched advisors to Syria, he said.

Iran says its military advisors provide assistance to Syria in its fight against terrorism.

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