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In the aftermath of opposition rebel groups swiftly toppling Syria’s government, Iran’s leadership is struggling to come to terms with the loss of long-time ally Bashar Assad.
Iranian officials initially downplayed the situation, describing conditions in Syria as “normal.” However, the fall of the Assad regime is likely to jeopardize Syria’s role as a lynchpin of Tehran’s regional strategy.
Syria has been a cornerstone of what Tehran describes as the “Shia Crescent,” a geopolitical…
