Iran Reassesses Ties as Assad's Regime Crumbles
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Iran had lost confidence in Syrian President Bashar al-Assad before his ousting, as Tehran's ability to support his regime weakened due to Israeli attacks and internal frustrations with Assad's unreliability. Assad's fall to Sunni rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham marks a significant setback for Iran's regional influence, disrupting its "axis of resistance" strategy. Tehran is now cautiously assessing the new Syrian leadership while facing challenges in maintaining its influence in Syria and Lebanon.
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- Fall of Assad in Syria deals serious blow to Iran’s axis of resistance The Washington Post
- Iran says only Syrians can decide on their country's fate Reuters
- On GPS: What Assad’s collapse means for Iran and Israel CNN
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