MONTREUX, Switzerland (AP) — It's the regional heavyweight that few want at the table, but without it any attempt to end the Syria war may be futile. Iran's backing is crucial for President Bashar Assad's hold on power — and for the Iranians, Syria is key to their aspirations of regional power. As an international conference on Syria kicked
Iran ‘s heavyweight absence hangs over Syria talks
The decision to exclude Iran from peace talks may make it harder to reach a solution in Syria.