Report: Iran Abandoned Assad Two Days Before the Fall of His Regime
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Category: WARS & RUMORS OF WARS
Summary:
A Syrian military officer reported to AFP that Iran ceased its military support for Bashar al-Assad two days before his regime's collapse, evacuating around 4,000 fighters after Aleppo fell to rebel forces. Assad served as Syria’s president from 2000 until December 8, 2024, when he left Damascus prior to opposition forces seizing the capital and subsequently sought refuge in Russia. The United Nations announced that over 1.2 million Syrian citizens have returned to the country in the year following Assad’s departure. Assad has been accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the civil war beginning in 2011, including the reported use of chemical weapons by the Syrian army.
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Scripture: Matthew 24:6-7 (NASB 1977)
"And you will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom..."
Commentary:
The words of Christ gently call us to steadfastness as earthly powers fall and alliances shift. No turmoil escapes the sovereign gaze of God; in the unrest of nations, believers are told not to fear but to remain watchful, trusting that the Lord’s purposes unfold even amid upheaval. Let us anchor our hearts in His unchanging promises as we hear such reports, walking in faith and readiness for His appearing.
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The ongoing conflict and changing alliances in Syria illustrate the persistent relevance of 'wars and rumors of wars' as foretold in prophecy-related passages.
Tags: Iran military support, Assad regime collapse, Syrian civil war, Aleppo fall, opposition forces, Syrian refugees return
Source Excerpt:
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad attends the Arab League summit, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. Photo: Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS i24 News – A Syrian military officer who had coordinated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards told AFP on Sunday that “Tehran abandoned Bashar al-Assad two days before the collapse of his regime.” “We knew the situation was serious, but not at this level,” the officer said. According to the report, following the fall of Aleppo to rebel forces, Iran halted its military involvement in Syria and evacuated approximately 4,000 fighters from the area. The remarks follow an announcement by the United Nations on Friday stating that more than 1.2 million Syrian citizens have returned to the country over the past year, following the end of Assad’s rule. Bashar al-Assad served as Syria’s president from 2000 until December 8, 2024, when he reportedly departed Damascus shortly before opposition forces entered and seized control of the capital. He later sought refuge in Russia. Assad has been widely accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity in connection with the civil war that began in 2011, during which large numbers of civilians were killed...
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Source: Algemeiner
Posted on 12-08-2025 00:57