The View from Damascus – Post-Assad Syria: Between Stability and Uncertainty
THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
February 21, 2025
Apparent consolidation of power masks a history of rivalry and ideological divergence.
Apparent consolidation of power masks a history of rivalry and ideological divergence.
Syria TV has learned from Iraqi political sources that Baghdad is preparing to receive Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in the coming period, signaling a shift in relations from intelligence-level coordination to full political engagement.
Key differences remain between the NATO allies—chief among them, the Syrian Democratic Forces, Enab Baladi writes.
Nearly two months after the fall of the Syrian regime, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has commented on the new reality in Syria, asserting
When asked about the potential reopening of the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs noted that it should take place “in a calm and secure environment.”
Iran’s foreign minister said the reopening is contingent on receiving “sufficient guarantees” to ensure the security of the embassy and its staff, according to Enab Baladi.
The Biden administration adopted a multifaceted strategy to weaken the Assad regime and shape the transition in post-Assad Syria
Iran’s current strategy focuses on destabilizing some nations through a divide-and-conquer approach, +963 reports.
The Iranian supreme leader called on the Syrian youth to “stand against those who planned and executed this state of insecurity”.
Figures such as Qais Saeed, Mohammed bin Zayed, Gebran Bassil, and Suleiman Frangieh found themselves abandoned as Assad fled before dawn, leaving them humiliated, Daraj writes.
Amid changes in Syria’s political landscape, a senior Iranian official disclosed Tehran’s efforts to establish direct communication with factions in the new Syrian leadership.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry blamed Assad for not resisting.
As the opposition finds itself only 26 kilometres south of Damascus, diplomatic sources told Syria TV that Arab and Gulf states have offered Assad an opportunity to leave the country.
The ongoing developments in the Astana process reflect the intricate international and regional dynamics shaping the Syrian conflict, Athr Press says.
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Pezeshkian said that the focus of his recent phone conversations with the leaders of neighbouring countries had been to prevent “terrorists” from sparking further conflict in the region, according to al-Baath.
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Araqchi’s visit comes at a time when the Syrian regime is reportedly at its weakest, +963 Media writes.
Adding to the regime’s woes is the fear of new frontlines opening in the Badia region, Fatima Yassin writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
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