Why Did Iran Allow Bashar al-Assad’s Downfall?
Dec 9, 2024 · 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 …
Iranian intervention in the Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
IRGC presence in Syria had boasted Syria as being Iran's major geopolitical ally, in addition to viewing Bashar al-Assad's Alawite dominated Ba'athist government as a crucial buffer against …
What is Iran signalling since the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?
Dec 10, 2024 · Iran had supported al-Assad since Syria’s war erupted in 2011, providing him with fighters, weapons and military advice in the form of an IRGC presence that aimed to keep al …
Bashar al-Assad - Wikipedia
Bashar al-Assad[a] (born 11 September 1965) is a Syrian politician, military officer, and former dictator [1] who served as the 19th president of Syria from 2000 until his government was …
Iran’s Unwavering Support to Assad’s Syria
For U.S. policymakers, Iran’s unabashed support for al-Assad is a mixed blessing. Iranian support prolongs al-Assad’s shelf-life and further tarnishes U.S.-Iran tension and mistrust, making a …
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, …
Fall of Syria's Bashar Assad is strategic blow to Iran and Russia ...
Dec 9, 2024 · The stunning collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has sent shock waves throughout the region and beyond, marking a dramatic turning point after nearly 14 years of …
Will Iran Become More Dangerous After Assad’s Ouster in Syria?
Dec 8, 2024 · Will Iran Become More Dangerous After Assad’s Ouster in Syria? The Bashar al-Assad regime’s rapid collapse deals a heavy blow to Iran’s “axis of resistance” and its ability to …
Assad regime's fall delivers major blow to Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'
Dec 11, 2024 · The fall of Syrian president Bashar Al-assad has dealt another major blow to Iran's so-called "Axis of Resistance", coming as Hamas and Hezbollah were already weakened.
The Day After Assad - Foreign Affairs
Dec 9, 2024 · In recent years, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, whose government had been sanctioned and ostracized from regional and international diplomacy since 2011, even …