The Syrian army operation to retake the last opposition-controlled eastern neighborhoods of Aleppo received full coverage by Iranian media in recent days. Most conservative and official outlets in Tehran showed their support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in covering the news.
Iran's Press TV reported Dec. 12 that the residents of Aleppo took to the streets to “celebrate the official announcement of the city’s full liberation.” On its website, Press TV posted videos of Syrian people showing the "V" sign, waving flags and dancing in the streets. The semi-official Fars News Agency on Dec. 13 quoted anonymous sources “from the ground” saying “only 2% of eastern neighborhoods have not been freed yet” in Aleppo.