Iran’s Shifting Posture in Syria
June 4, 2020 | Intel Brief
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Iran’s apparent drawdown of its military presence in Syria likely reflects Tehran’s calculation that the regime of President Bashar Al Assad is secure.
Both Russia and the Assad regime maintain a dedicated interest in limiting Iran’s influence in post-conflict Syria.
Israeli defense officials believe that Iran shifted military assets from Syria as a direct result of Israel’s bombing campaign against Iran-controlled defense installations there.
The Trump administration claims that Iran is reducing its military posture in Syria due to the U.S. campaign of ‘maximum pressure’ against Tehran.
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