By FRANCE24 The ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, after rebel forces swept into Damascus this weekend, shattered both Iran’s network of influence and Russia’s leverage in the Middle East, making them the two main losers of the recent days events. Analysis by France 24 international affairs commentator, Douglas Herbert. Source: France 24
By RT Tehran will have to re-evaluate its role in the region and adapt its foreign policy to reflect contemporary realities Syria’s longtime president, Bashar Assad, has stepped down as the country’s leader, marking the end of an era that shaped not only the fate of his nation but also the broader geopolitical landscape of […]
By David E. Sanger The overthrow of the Assad government could mean Iran’s pathway to Hezbollah is cut off. Now Iran, newly vulnerable, will have to decide between negotiation and the bomb. Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Category: World / Middle East