‘He also expressed his hope that the new US administration headed by Donald Trump would lift sanctions on the country,’ Julani said to Al-Arabiya.
Two weeks after rebels overthrew the Assad regime, protests and accusations start up over the new government.
Assad’s downfall leaves Iran scrambling to rebuild its shattered regional influence and causes major infighting between key military figures.
Netanyahu labels Assad's fall a 'milestone' for Israel: "The Assad regime is a central link in Iran's axis of evil - this regime has fallen."
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed the United States and Israel were behind the latest unrest in Syria.
Concerns have risen that Iran and Hezbollah could intervene by moving forces and weaponry to assist Assad's regime.
Unlike in Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon, where Iran relies on proxies, Syria’s regime is directly aligned with Tehran.
The strikes were in response to attacks on US personnel over the past 24 hours, CENTCOM reported.
As drone attacks become more deadly, it’s worth asking what is known about the types of drones that Hezbollah and Iranian proxies are using in their attacks.
US-backed opposition forces attacked pro-government posts in Deir Ezzor, Syria, killing at least 18 fighters, escalating violence.
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