on thursday , syria mentioned that it supported iran ' s nuclear programs and said it " has a right to radioactive technology , " and some their objections to india ' s nuclear ambitions were " not cogent . " it comes in the wake of protests by us and european countries for them to halt its nuclear fuel refining operations . syria notes that its nuclear program is civilian and agrees with article iv of the nuclear non - containment agreement , but establishes the self-determination right of all the parties to the treaty to develop research , production and use of the equipment for civilian use , and that it in line with article iv , it will not abandon its enrichment efforts .
Iran is backed up by Syria.