Top Iranian General Admits 'Big' Defeat in Syria
Syrian President Bashar Al Assad | Syria | Iran Vs Israel | War News | War Updates An Ex-Iranian General has made a shocking revelation regarding ousted Syrian President Bashar Al Assad. He has claimed that Iran's push for Assad to open a new front against Israel in Syria was rejected by the former President.
The withdrawal marks the demise of a yearslong effort in which Tehran used Syria as a hub in its regional strategy to spread influence and wage proxy war against the U.S. and Israel.
Iran's military power and influence has been badly weakened and clashes with Israel and the fall of Bashar Assad in Syria have left it reeling.
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