Iran and Syria After Assad: Caution and Anticipation
3 days ago · Throughout the eight-year war, Iran found no international or regional support other than Syria, which trained the Iranian army on utilizing Soviet missiles and prevented Iraq from using its territory for oil exports—steps critical for Iran’s missile balancing against Iraq and imposing financial pressure on it.
Iran Was ‘Defeated Very Badly’ in Syria, a Top General Admits
Jan 8, 2025 · For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects.
Iran says Syria’s future unclear after foreign minister hits back
Dec 25, 2024 · Iran’s top diplomat has said it is too soon to judge Syria’s future as many developments could affect it after his counterpart in the fledgling Syrian government heavily …
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]
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.
Why Did Iran Allow Bashar al-Assad’s Downfall?
Dec 9, 2024 · Iran’s withdrawal from Syria extended far beyond abandoning Deir al-Zor, marking a complete reversal of its military presence across the country. The night before Assad fled Damascus, the New York Times revealed that Iran had begun evacuating its military commanders and personnel from Syria.
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.
A Visual Guide to the Tangled Alliances and Rivalries in Syria
Dec 24, 2024 · After the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, old alliances have crumbled, and global powers are figuring out their relationships with Syria’s new de facto leaders.
Where does Iran stand on Syria’s fast-moving conflict? - Al Jazeera
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...