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Iran Evacuates Military Commanders Including Quds Force from Syria on Friday Amid Assad's Precarious Position

Dec 7, 2024, 12:50 AM

Iran has initiated the evacuation of military commanders and personnel from Syria, as reported by The New York Times. This decision, which took place on Friday, is seen as an indication of Iran's diminishing ability to support President Bashar al-Assad amid a resurgent rebel offensive. Regional officials and three Iranian officials confirmed the evacuation, which includes senior commanders from the Quds Force. The situation reflects the increasingly precarious position of Assad's regime as rebel groups continue to advance in southern Syria.