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Syrians Defy Iranian Influence, Tear Down Soleimani and Nasrallah Banner

Dec 8, 2024, 05:45 AM

Syrian residents have torn down a banner featuring images of Qasem Soleimani, the late commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, and Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, outside the Iranian embassy in Damascus. This act of defiance comes amid reports of armed protesters entering Damascus and rumors of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's departure from the country. The incident symbolizes a growing discontent with Iranian influence in Syria, as evidenced by the public's reaction to the displayed images.