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The withdrawals by one of President Bashar al-Assad’s key backers comes amid a resurgent rebel offensive.
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Dec. 6, 2024, 8:19 p.m. ET

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Iran Begins to Evacuate Military Officials and Personnel From Syria

Iran began to evacuate its military commanders and personnel from Syria, according to regional officials and three Iranian officials, in a sign of Iran’s inability to help keep President Bashar al-Assad in power as he faces a resurgent rebel offensive.

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