Bashar al-Assad's regime collapses, reshaping Middle East power dynamics

Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has collapsed, ending nearly 14 years of civil war. This shift significantly impacts the influence of Russia and Iran in the region, as both countries relied on Assad for strategic footholds. Russia's military assets in Syria are now at risk, as its support for Assad has not yielded the expected results. Analysts suggest that this loss may weaken Russia's position in the Middle East and complicate its ongoing military efforts in Ukraine. For Iran, Assad's fall disrupts its regional strategy, which relied on Syria as a key link to Hezbollah and other allies. Many Iranians are reportedly celebrating this change, viewing it as a potential weakening of the Iranian regime's influence in the region.