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 the influence of Saudi Arabia and the United States.
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 effectiveness in major offensives.
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-Assad in power as...
Analysis: Al-Assad’s fall is Iran and Russia’s loss, but are there ...
Dec 10, 2024 · After 54 years in power, the al-Assad family’s rule in Syria has come to an end. On December 8, Bashar al-Assad fled the country and sought asylum in Russia.
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 project...
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 in a ‘position of unprecedented weakness’ after the fall of Assad …
Dec 9, 2024 · Iran finds itself isolated after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, which upended the Middle East by dismantling the “Axis of Resistance” – an informal, Iran-led alliance uniting Syria...
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 civil war....
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 potential nuclear accommodation less likely.
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.