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Israel and Bashar al-Assad are linked through their roles in regional geopolitical conflicts, where the Assad regime has historically been part of the 'Axis of Resistance' formed to counter Israeli influence [1], [2]. Furthermore, their relationship is defined by direct competition and military engagement, as seen in the regional power struggles involving Türkiye and Iran [3], [4], and the 2024 collapse of the Assad regime occurring alongside Israeli military actions against regional allies [5].
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Iran's Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender? moderndiplomacy.eu 2 facts
claimIran maintains the 'Axis of Resistance,' a coalition including Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, and various Iraqi Shiite militias, to counter Israeli and Western influence.
claimThe 'Axis of Resistance' is a coalition consisting of Iran, Hezbollah, and the government of Bashar al-Assad, united against Western and Israeli influence.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 2 facts
claimAbu Dhabi is concerned about the potential fallout from the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, the resurgence of Islamist groups in Syria, and the geopolitical competition among Türkiye, Iran, and Israel in the Arab Mashreq.
accountBefore 2011, Türkiye, led by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Justice and Development Party (AKP), maintained strong relations with regional neighbors, including a cooperative partnership with Syria and President Bashar al-Assad centered on a shared stance of "resistance" to Israel.
After Khamenei: Regional Reckoning and the Future of Iran's Proxy ... stimson.org 1 fact
accountIn 2024, Iran's power projection capabilities suffered setbacks with the fall of the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad to Turkish-backed Sunni Muslim forces and the assassination of Hezbollah secretary general Hassan Nasrallah by Israel.