Opinion - Assad’s fall has Iran desperately searching for a new proxy
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has left Iran and Russia on the outside, while Iran is accelerating its pursuit of a ...
An ousted Assad lands in Moscow, Russian outlet says; Iran says Assad was ‘stunned’ by his army’s collapse
Rebels stormed Damascus and were victorious in ousting Bashar al-Assad this weekend. Much of the international community ...
Foreign Policy1d
In Post-Assad Middle East, Iran’s Loss Is Turkey’s Gain
By Vali Nasr, the Majid Khadduri professor of Middle East studies and international affairs at Johns Hopkins University’s ...
Assad's exit shatters Iran's influence but risks Islamists' rise in Syria
The ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, after rebel forces swept into Damascus this weekend, shattered Iran's network ...
Iran reels from ‘tectonic shift’ in Middle East amid scramble for Syria
As Iran deals with the strategic setback of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, a vicious cycle of confrontation and ...
Downfall of 'monster' Assad is humiliation for Russia and Iran - UK foreign secretary
Iran, which also backed the Assad regime, has said that it expects “friendly” relations with Syria to continue. In a ...
The New Yorker2d
How Assad’s Regime Crumbled
Iran’s weakness, a faltering economy, and new political fissures led to the stunning end of a dynasty.
Syria updates: Rebel leader vows to pursue Assad officials 'involved in war crimes'
Follow NBC News for live updates of the latest coverage from Syria where rebels led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has ousted ...