Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:26am on 15 Dec 2024,Sunday International
In his final days in power, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad confided in Iran's foreign minister about Turkey’s support for Sunni rebels attempting to topple his regime. Assad reportedly voiced frustration during a December 2 meeting with Iranian Minister Abbas Araqchi, claiming Turkey’s actions were intensifying the conflict. In response, Iran promised to continue supporting Assad but raised concerns with Turkey. As Assad fled to Moscow, his ouster marked the end of five decades of his family’s rule. Iran's support had been crucial in the civil war, but Assad's downfall represents a significant blow to the Iran-led alliance in the Middle East.
