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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Bashar al-Assad[a] (born 11 September 1965) is a Syrian politician, military officer, and former dictator [1] who served as the president of Syria from 2000 until his government was …

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 …

Dec 9, 2024 · The swift collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian regime represents a devastating defeat for Iran, the latest in a string of setbacks that have punctured long held assumptions in …

Dec 11, 2024 · After the routing by Israel of Hamas and Hizbullah, its two main proxies in the region, the fall of Mr Assad, its third, is a further sign of Iran’s waning influence.

Dec 9, 2024 · Here's how Assad rose from that unintended beginning as the leader of the strategically important Middle Eastern nation, with a key port on the Mediterranean, to the iron …

Dec 10, 2024 · The dramatic fall of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and beyond, marking the end of a 24-year rule and raising questions …