many say the attack was a message to the syrian government, and the foreign minister mohammad javad zarif was spected there later. mohammad javad zarif repeatedly called for talks about gulf arab leaders, worried about iran's growing influence in the region. >> translation: we want to extend the hand of cooperation to all in the region. we are ready top exchange ideas for joint action to combat extremism, terrorism and sectarianism. >> there are a few details about the proposal. iran's meter reported that it would involve a ceasefire. amending the constitution and holding elections understand international supervision. the main problem is perfect for bashar al-assad. >> the issue today is the fate of the president bashar al-assad. this iranian initiative is faced with what we call saudi condition, and number one saudi condition is that no deal is to be - no place for nikoloz basilashvili for a solution inside syria. saudi arabia made it clear after the foreign minister met the russian counterpart in moscow. >> there's a push for the solution between the syrian conflict. it is led by the b

mohammad javad zarif avoided giving details on bhafs discussed, but described the meeting as good. there's no let up in fighting in syria. >> it's been another bloody day in syria, the rebel strong hold was one of several opposition-held towns. many were killed and injured. the military regularly attacked the regions, the latest was retaliation for assaults on a government seat of power. casualties were called as rockets and water bombs were expanded. rebels fired mortars into the countryside. this was intent, lasting for two hours. many say the attack was the message to the government and its main ally iran, whose former minister mohammad javad zarif was expected in damascus hours later. he has been in the lebanese capital beirut as part of efforts to promote peace, and called for talks with leaders, worried about iran's growing influence in the region. we extend the hand of cooperation to all. we are ready to cooperate and change ideas for joint action to combat extremism, terrorism and sectarianism. the plan involves a ceasefire, amending the constitution, and holding elections

zav mohammad javad zarif did not go into detail on what was discussed. clarissa jean-phillipe reports. -- zeina khodr reports. >> reporter: the rebel stronghold of duma was one of several opposition-held areas targeted by air strikes. many were killed and injured. the military regularly attacked the region in retaliation for assault on the government seat of power. casualties were caused as rockets landed. rebels fire mortar into the capital, the countryside. the barrage was intense and lasted for two hours. many say the attack was the message for the syrian government and the ally, whose main foreign minister was expected in damascus later. he has been in beirut as part of the efforts to promote peace. zarif called for talks with gulf arab leaders, worried about iran's growing influence in the region. >> translation: we want to extend the hand of cooperation to all in the region. we are ready to cooperate and top exchange ideas for joint action to combat extremism, terrorism and sectarianism. >> there are a few details about the iran peace proposal. ira

mohammed javon's the reef arrived for cap -- mohammad javad zarif arrived for talks with bashar al-assad. if: i would like to tell our neighbors and other actors that it is time to listen to deceiving people's demands and just the syrian people --the syrian people's demands and reject stream is an and terrorism. reporter: it comes hours after a cease-fire was declared between warring parties, the result of unprecedented mediation from iran and turkey. iran proposed a four-point peace plan for syria, which is sent to the united nations. tehran calls for an immediate cease-fire, the formation of a national unity government, constitutional protection for minorities, and supervised elections. before syria, zarif spent two days in beirut for meetings with leaders including have sinus rolla. he echoed his call for cooperation against sectarian terrorism and extremism, aimed at their common enemy, israel. i spoke to our beirut correspondent adam platz and here's what he had to say about today's visit. adam: a key difference between is --anian plan for peace and others that have tried to follow

, we are prepared to concentrate on our area, with issues that unite us in this region >>> mohammad javad zarif added decisiveness feeds anti-muslim sentiment. >> the leader of al qaeda is said to have pledged allegiance to the new leader of the taliban. the loyalty pledge in a 10 minute audio recording posted on social media, following the announcement of the death of founder mullah omar two weeks ago. he said he supports the new leader, mullah mansour, calling on god to protect him. the recording is being vetted. >>> former cuban president raul castro celebrated his 89th birthday. these handout photos shows him hanging out in bolivia with evo morales and madura. he repeated assertions that the u.s. owes cuba millions for the decades long embargo. he made no mention of secretary of state john kerry visit to havana tomorrow. >> at the newest embassy workers ply finishing touches to the flag-raising ceremony. many of the dissidents are speaking out. >> translation: here it's very important to give everyone their place when and where necessary, and we are not given the place we require at a civil