Syria's vice-president met an Iranian envoy, ending weeks of defection rumours.
President Bashar al-Assad was also shown on state TV meeting an Iranian delegation.
At the same time, forces loyal to Assad are still trying to regain control of major cities.
Shelling has been reported in Homs and Deraa.
Activists say hundreds of bodies have been found in a town outside Damascus.
Al Jazeera's Gerald Tan has the latest.
President Bashar al-Assad was also shown on state TV meeting an Iranian delegation.
At the same time, forces loyal to Assad are still trying to regain control of major cities.
Shelling has been reported in Homs and Deraa.
Activists say hundreds of bodies have been found in a town outside Damascus.
Al Jazeera's Gerald Tan has the latest.
Category
🗞
News