The recent fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria has shed light on the weakened support from Russia and Iran, according to statements from the White House on Monday. The White House emphasized that both countries were no longer able to provide the necessary backing for the Assad regime to survive.
Deputy national security adviser Jon Finer highlighted that the primary backers of Assad, Russia, and Iran, were taken by surprise by these developments. He noted that the Assad regime had essentially become a joint venture between Russia and Iran within Syria, and the lack of support from these partners played a significant role in the regime's downfall.
