Syrian President Bashar Assad told Hezbolla's television network Al-Manar on Thursday that his country has already received the first shipment of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles from Russia.

During the interview, which will be aired in full on Al-Manar Thursday evening, the embattled Syrian leader said the next shipment is due to arrive "soon." He also clarified that his government would not stand in the way of Syria groups "that will want to fight for the liberation of the Golan." (Roi Kais)