Iran Was ‘Defeated Very Badly’ in Syria, a Top General Admits
5 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 ...
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.
Analysis: How does Assad’s ouster in Syria affect Iran’s ... - PBS
Dec 13, 2024 · Syria was one of the few Arab states to have cordial relations with Iran since its 1979 revolution. The Assads, both Hafez al-Assad, who ruled for nearly 30 years, and his son, Bashar, ruler...
Iran–Syria relations - Wikipedia
Syria established diplomatic relations with Pahlavi Iran after independence, but it was not until the Iranian revolution that Alawite-led Syria established close ties with Iran. [1] Under the Ba'athist rule, Syria was usually called Iran's "closest ally". [2]
The global players in Syria before and after Assad - BBC
Dec 10, 2024 · Iran and Syria have been allies since Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979. Syria backed Iran during the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s. During the Syrian civil war, Iran is believed to have...
Why Did Iran Allow Bashar al-Assad’s Downfall?
Dec 9, 2024 · Iran also cultivated close ties with certain divisions of the Syrian military, particularly the 4th Armored Division and the Republican Guard. The 4th Armored Division, commanded by Maher al-Assad, Bashar’s brother, was a favored recipient of Iranian training, weaponry, and financial aid due to its reliability and effectiveness in major ...
Syria: Which countries have been involved in the war and why?
Dec 10, 2024 · Iran and Syria have been allies since Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979. Syria backed Iran during the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s. During the Syrian civil war, Iran is believed to have deployed ...
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...