Despite the high level of political relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Syrian Arab Republic, the authorities of the two countries emphasize the increase and continuation of strategic cooperation with each other. This is despite the fact that there are many opportunities and commonalities between the two countries for the promotion and continuation of strategic cooperation, there are also weaknesses and threats in this direction, the explanation of which has become the problem of the present research. Therefore, the authors of this article, using the SWOT method known as SWAT and the approach of the theoretical framework of regional integration, seek to answer the main question, "What are the strategies for strengthening the regional integration of Iran and Syria?". The purpose of the article is to answer this question "to help develop and deepen the regional integration of Iran and Syria" through "strengthening the theoretical literature of this field".

Keywords: Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Syria, SWOT, axis of resistance, regional convergence

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