Iran Expands Role in Syria in Conjunction With Russia’s Airstrikes - WSJ


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Key Developments

Iran is expanding its military involvement in Syria's ongoing conflict, working closely with Russia and the Assad regime.

This expansion involves increasing the number of ground fighters through Iran's network of local and foreign proxies.

This move comes despite the risk of heightened tensions with the U.S. and its allies in the Persian Gulf, who seek President Bashar al-Assad's removal.

Main Actors

  • Iran
  • Russia
  • Syria (Assad regime)
  • U.S.
  • Persian Gulf allies

Underlying Risks

The increased Iranian presence in Syria risks escalating tensions with the U.S. and its regional allies.

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Iran is expanding its already sizable role in Syria’s multisided war in the wake of Russia’s airstrikes, despite the risk of antagonizing the U.S. and its Persian Gulf allies who want to push aside President Bashar al-Assad.Politicians in the region close to Tehran as well as analysts who have been closely following its role in Syria say a decision has been made, in close coordination with the Russians and the Assad regime, to increase the number of fighters on the ground through Iran’s network of local and foreign proxies.

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