This is one of the most consequential setbacks for the Islamic Republic since the Iran-Iraq war (1980–1988). Syria offered Iran a pathway for influencing the Levant. It was its most reliable ...

For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects.

Our seven maps below illustrate how Syria became ... The occupation lasted until 2005. Syria also forged alliances with Iran and its network of proxies, including Lebanon-based Hizbullah.

such as Russia and Iran. Russia in particular has been a strong military force in favor of Assad, with Russian troops being stationed in Syria since launching an intervention during the country's ...

It has reasons to believe this, because when ISIS was on the rise in Syria, it rapidly took over a swath of Iraq – leading to a genocide of the minority Yazidis. In addition, Iran’s Foreign ...

Khamenei's warning regarding U.S. bases in Syria and the overall American presence in the country are significant because they could potentially worsen Iran-U.S. relations prior to President-elect ...