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How stars aligned for Syria's rebels to oust Assad

Jonathan Spicer and Maya Gebeily

11 December 2024

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Syria’s military allies were distracted and unable to mobilize decisive firepower. The rebels' success is a major blow to Iranian influence in the Middle East and a win for Turkey, which gave its tacit approval.

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How stars aligned for Syria's rebels to oust Assad

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