Fall Assads: A new beginning for Syria or just more chaos?

Fall Assads: A new beginning for Syria or just more chaos?

In a dramatic upheaval, the Syrian opposition has taken control of Damascus and other key cities, which led to the escape of the ruler Bashar al-Assad. According to reports from Oe24.at , Assad's return to power is almost impossible after being brutal violence over the country for decades. His regime, which was based on the support of Russia and Iran, has now officially given up. The rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-previously connected to al-Qaida-has taken over the control and will now determine Syria's fortunes. The HTS has tried to have a more moderate course, but remains classified by the United States as a terrorist organization.

The consequences for Iran and the region

The fall of Assad is not only a setback for him, but also for Iran, which loses an important strategic partner. Iran has supported Assad militarily and financially over the years in order to expand its area of influence and to strengthen the Hisbollah in Lebanon. Experts report that with this development the Iranian Middle East policy faces serious challenges, which is even regarded as a turning point for the axis of resistance to Israel, as KPBS . This is also a welcome development for Israel; The Israeli analyst Udi Evental speaks of a "regional earthquake" that could possibly lead to new conflicts or stabilization of the region.

The United States, who have still stationed a few hundred soldiers in Syria to fight IS, could face similar changes under the new political situation. President Donald Trump has already made it clear that the United States does not want to interfere with Syrian matters. At the same time, a large number of Syrian refugees in Turkey and other neighboring countries who could now think about returning to their home country lives, while the humanitarian crisis, which has driven out more than 14 million people, continues.