The story: As Syrian government forces falter amid an offensive by Sunni militants, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to meet his Turkish and Russian counterparts in Qatar to discuss developments in Syria. Araghchi has also suggested that Tehran would consider sending forces to aid Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should Damascus request it.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, informed sources in Tehran told Amwaj.media that there are no expectations that the trilateral meeting in Doha will produce a breakthrough, particularly in favor of Assad. Moreover, confirming the presence of Iranian military advisors “in the battlefield,” a high-ranking Iranian...