Syrian rebels ousted President Bashar al-Assad, ending his family’s rule. The rebel coalition, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, captured Aleppo and Damascus. Assad’s military was weakened by corruption. Hezbollah fighters were absent due to conflict in Lebanon. Russia’s support waned due to its focus on Ukraine. This event reshapes Middle Eastern power dynamics and raises concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
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