Iran Rallies Support for Assad Amid Rising Tensions in Syria

Iran has reaffirmed its support for Syrian President Bashar Assad as rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, capture Aleppo and surrounding areas in a surprise offensive. The conflict has intensified with Russian and Syrian airstrikes targeting rebel-held Idlib, resulting in significant casualties. The situation highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics involving Iran, Russia, Turkey, and the U.S., each with differing interests in Syria's ongoing civil war. The humanitarian crisis in Syria continues to worsen, with hospitals overwhelmed and civilians caught in the crossfire.