Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, recently visited the Syrian capital, Damascus, to meet with President Bashar Assad amid the escalating violence in the region. Syrian forces have launched counterattacks in Aleppo and Idlib to repel insurgents who have made surprising advances. The Syrian army, along with Russian forces, has been conducting joint operations in these cities, resulting in civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
A coalition of rebel groups, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a surprise assault on Aleppo and claimed control of the city, as well as entering Hama. This rapid offensive has raised questions about the preparedness of Assad’s armed forces and is seen as a major embarrassment for the Syrian president.
The visit by Araghchi to Damascus was meant to show Iran’s continued support for Assad, highlighting the strong political and military alliance between the two countries. With Russia also backing Assad, the situation in Syria has become increasingly complex as various regional powers get involved in the conflict.
The surge in violence in Syria comes at a time of high political turmoil in the region, with Israel engaging in conflicts with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The risk of wider regional spillovers and the involvement of other major powers like Russia and Turkey is adding to the already unstable political landscape.
Araghchi’s upcoming visit to Turkey to discuss the escalating situation in Syria highlights the need for diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and bring stability to the region before it spirals out of control.
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