Iran to build new base in Syria

"...Under the terms of this new deal, Iran is to assist with the development of a new military compound which is to be completed by the end of the year at Latakia airport. Their objective is to open a new supply route that will enable Iran to directly transfer military equipment to Syria. According to western security officials the deal was agreed on following a visit to Tehran by Muhammad Nasif Kheirbek, Deputy Vice-President for Security Affairs, in June..."