Iran, Assad and Syria

Before his ouster, Syria's Assad told Iran that Turkey was aiding rebels to unseat him
In the final days leading to his ouster, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad complained to Iran's foreign minister that Turkey was actively supporting Sunni rebels in their offensive to topple him, two Iranian officials told Reuters this week.
Iran edges away from old ally Assad after Syria rebel victory
Assad, Iran has started to distance itself from their longtime alliance, instead stressing the history of friendship between the two countries.Rebels advanced from their stronghold in the northwestern city of Idlib to the capital Damascus in less than two weeks,
Syrian rebels declare Damascus 'free' from Assad. Here's why his regime's apparent collapse has major implications for Russia and Iran.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad flew out of Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, as rebels said they had infiltrated the capital with no sign of army deployments.
Turkey Says Told Russia, Iran Not To Intervene Militarily In Syria Rebel Push
Turkey said Friday it had urged Russia and Iran not to intervene militarily to support Bashar al-Assad's forces as Islamist-led rebels mounted their lightning advance on Damascus that ended with the Syrian strongman's ouster.
Turkey Reveals How It Convinced Iran and Russia Against Helping Bashar Al-Assad Amid Syrian rebels' Damascus Offensive
A surprising new alliance is reshaping the Syrian conflict, leaving the West in disbelief. Erdogan’s rare message to Putin and Khamenei hints at a pivotal agreement that could alter the region’s dynamics.
Once A Pro-Iran Bastion, Damascus Shrine District Now In Rebel Hands
Shortly before Sunni Islamist-led rebels swept into the Syrian capital, Iran-backed guards fled their positions at the gates ...
Iranian embassy stormed in Damascus
Iran's embassy in the Syrian capital was stormed by rebels on Sunday following their capture of Damascus and the fall of Iran ...
The fall of Damascus: Iran loses its strategic depth, but Israel may still be walking cautiously
Assad’s fall, the composition of the rebel forces, comprising Sunni jihadis of different hues, is not an alliance that Tel ...
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Column: Assad's fall deals a blow to Russia and Iran, but leaves Syria's future uncertain
Syrians are dancing in the streets of Damascus and other cities, to celebrate the collapse of the hideous regime of Bashar al ...
Exclusive: Iran in direct contact with groups in Syria's new leadership, Iranian official says
Iran has opened a direct line of communication with rebels in Syria's new leadership since its ally Bashar al-Assad was ...
Israel bombs Damascus as 50-year peace deal ends with Assad overthrow: ‘Direct result of our forceful actions’
Israel’s PM claimed credit Sunday for the events leading to the downfall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad — and used the ...
Analysis: Collapse of Syria’s Assad is a blow to Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’
For Iran’s theocratic government, it keeps getting worse. Its decadeslong strategy of building an “Axis of Resistance” ...
Iran says only Syrians can decide on their country's fate
Syria's fate is the sole responsibility of the Syrian people and should be pursued without foreign imposition or intervention ...
Hezbollah chief says group lost its supply route through Syria
Hezbollah head Naim Qassem said on Saturday that the Lebanese armed group had lost its supply route through Syria, in his ...