I guess Iran will have to decide which way to go with Syria.
Tehran’s options in Syria
Would Iran be willing to sacrifice the Syrian regime in order to extend its influence in the region, asks Bassel Oudat in Damascus
Over the past few days, there have been rumours that Iran might be willing to ditch its long-time ally, the regime led by President Bashar Al-Assad in Syria, as part of a deal safeguarding its regional reach.
However, many Syrians have discounted the rumours, saying that Tehran has invested heavily in maintaining the current Syrian regime and even boasted that without its backing the Syrian president would have been overthrown long ago.
Iran’s influence in Syria did not start with the current president, but dates back to his father, former president Hafez Al-Assad.
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Tehran s--options-in-Syria - Al-Ahram Weekly?
Tehran’s options in Syria
Would Iran be willing to sacrifice the Syrian regime in order to extend its influence in the region, asks Bassel Oudat in Damascus
Over the past few days, there have been rumours that Iran might be willing to ditch its long-time ally, the regime led by President Bashar Al-Assad in Syria, as part of a deal safeguarding its regional reach.
However, many Syrians have discounted the rumours, saying that Tehran has invested heavily in maintaining the current Syrian regime and even boasted that without its backing the Syrian president would have been overthrown long ago.
Iran’s influence in Syria did not start with the current president, but dates back to his father, former president Hafez Al-Assad.
Continue reading at:
Tehran s--options-in-Syria - Al-Ahram Weekly?
