Iranian Embassy Closure in Damascus Continues Amid Political Unrest
The Iranian embassy in Damascus will stay closed because of ongoing political turmoil in Syria. This announcement came from Tehran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, on Tuesday. The reopening depends on resolving political and security issues. Recent reports from DAILY POST mentioned that Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad fled after an 11-day offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Following his ousting, severe damage was inflicted on the embassy by insurgents. For Iran, Assad was a vital ally against Israel, facilitating arms transport to Hezbollah. Tehran labels the ruling HTS in Damascus as terrorists.
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