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Status of Iranian diplomatic presence in Syria by end of 2025?
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Iranian Embassy in Damascus Looted by Syrians After Assad's Fall
Dec 8, 2024, 09:43 AM
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government, the Iranian embassy in Damascus was stormed by Syrian rebels, according to multiple reports from Iranian and international media. Images and videos released by Al Arabiya network depict the aftermath, showing broken windows and disarray within the embassy. Iranian state-run media reported that the embassy was looted by Syrians celebrating Assad's ousting, with whom Iran had been a key ally. The embassy was reportedly empty at the time of the attack, having been evacuated prior to the incident. The Syrian rebels' takeover of Damascus led to this assault on the embassy, highlighting the significant shift in control within the city.
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