For decades, Iran poured money and military aid into Syria, backing the Assad regime in its ambition to confront Israel. Now many Iranians are openly asking why.
Leaders in countries such as Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia are worried Assad’s ouster, and the rise of an Islamist government, could stir unrest at home.
Russia’s military intervention in Syria since 2015 has allowed it to assert its power, creating a misleading perception of its military might. In contrast ...