Iran Was ‘Defeated Very Badly’ in Syria, a Top General Admits
2 days ago · Iran’s top-ranking general in Syria has contradicted the official line taken by Iran’s leaders on the sudden downfall of their ally Bashar al-Assad, saying in a remarkably candid speech last ...
Iran–Syria relations - Wikipedia
Iran–Syria relations improved after the Iranian Revolution in 1979. Syria's strategic alliance with Egypt ended around the same time due to Egypt's treaty with Israel. Post-Revolution Iran represented an opportunity for Syrian President Hafez al-Assad to find a new counterweight to Israel and Iraq, Syria's regional foes. [15]
Iran Pulls Most Forces From Syria, in Blow to Tehran’s Regional …
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared to acknowledge the setback in Syria in Dec. 1 remarks in Tehran: “Some people, due to a lack of proper analysis and understanding, claim ...
Iranian intervention in the Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
In the civil uprising phase of the Syrian civil war, Iran was said to be providing Syria with technical support, based on Iran's capabilities developed following the 2009–2010 Iranian election protests.
What is Iran signalling since the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?
Dec 10, 2024 · Tehran, Iran – Iran says it wants to maintain relations with Syria after the fall of major ally Bashar al-Assad, but that opposition groups’ approach towards Israel would be crucial.
How Iran Lost Syria - Foreign Affairs
Dec 23, 2024 · Thirteen years after the start of the Syrian uprising, the swift and dramatic fall of Bashar al-Assad shattered the perception of a stable, albeit repressive, status quo. For much of the past decade, Assad’s regime, bolstered by unwavering support from Iran and Russia, brutally suppressed dissent.
Analysis: Collapse of Syria a blow to Iran's proxy force | AP News
Dec 9, 2024 · And now Iran’s longtime stalwart ally and client in Syria, President Bashar Assad, is gone. As dawn broke Sunday, rebel forces completed a lightning offensive by seizing the ancient capital of Damascus and tearing down symbols of more than 50 years of Assad’s rule over the Mideast crossroads.
Exclusive: Iran in direct contact with groups in Syria's new …
Dec 9, 2024 · Iran has opened a direct line of communication with rebels in Syria's new leadership since its ally Bashar al-Assad was ousted, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, in an attempt...
Where does Iran stand on Syria’s fast-moving conflict?
Dec 7, 2024 · Tehran, Iran – Iran has continued to voice support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as opposition fighters carry on with a blistering military offensive that aims to overthrow the...
What Syria’s Revived Civil War Means for the Region
Dec 5, 2024 · Iran is deeply invested in Syria with dozens of military bases and other facilities because the country is critical to Tehran’s support for Hezbollah—whether as a pipeline for weapons, a place ...