Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made a bold statement accusing the United States and Israel of orchestrating the downfall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Khamenei claimed that the toppling of Assad was part of a joint US-Israeli plan, with the primary architects and conspirators based in these two countries.
During his first public comments since rebels entered Damascus and forced Assad into exile, Khamenei provided no concrete proof but insisted that Iran had evidence to support his claims. He emphasized that the evidence was compelling and left no room for doubt.
Iran had been a strong supporter of Assad's regime and had actively aided him during the civil war in Syria. With Assad's fall, Iran finds itself in a weakened position in the region, facing the loss of a key ally.
In addition to blaming the US and Israel, Khamenei also hinted at the involvement of a neighboring country in Syria's internal affairs. While he did not explicitly name the country, it is widely speculated that he was referring to Turkey, which has supported anti-Assad military groups in the past.
These accusations from Iran's Supreme Leader highlight the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the Middle East and the ongoing power struggles in the region. The fallout from Assad's removal and the shifting alliances in the region are likely to have far-reaching implications for the future of Syria and its neighboring countries.
