Syria, Iran say Assad to remain in power until 2014

Sunday, March 3, 2013

DAMASCUS, Syria -- Iran and Syria condemned a U.S. plan to assist rebels fighting to topple President Bashar Assad on Saturday and signaled the Syrian leader intends to stay in power at least until 2014 presidential elections.

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