Top Iranian General Admits Major Setback in Syria, Contradicts Official Stance
In a surprising turn, an Iranian general acknowledges the profound loss in Syria contrary to government claims, revealing deeper military struggles.
A high-ranking Iranian military official has openly acknowledged a significant defeat in Syria, contrasting sharply with the Iranian government's optimistic rhetoric. In a public address, Brig. Gen. Behrouz Esbati admitted that the fall of Bashar al-Assad was a considerable blow to Iran, stating, “We were defeated, and defeated very badly.” His candid remarks revealed strained relations between Iran and Assad prior to his ousting, highlighting that the Syrian leader had declined Iranian requests to deploy militias against Israel. Esbati also criticized Russia, an ally, for misleading Iran regarding airstrikes in Syria, indicating that they had not been forthcoming about the effectiveness of their military operations. This unexpected admission underscores the challenges Iran faces in maintaining its influence in the region following Assad's exit.
In a surprising turn, an Iranian general acknowledges the profound loss in Syria contrary to government claims, revealing deeper military struggles.
A high-ranking Iranian military official has openly acknowledged a significant defeat in Syria, contrasting sharply with the Iranian government's optimistic rhetoric. In a public address, Brig. Gen. Behrouz Esbati admitted that the fall of Bashar al-Assad was a considerable blow to Iran, stating, “We were defeated, and defeated very badly.” His candid remarks revealed strained relations between Iran and Assad prior to his ousting, highlighting that the Syrian leader had declined Iranian requests to deploy militias against Israel. Esbati also criticized Russia, an ally, for misleading Iran regarding airstrikes in Syria, indicating that they had not been forthcoming about the effectiveness of their military operations. This unexpected admission underscores the challenges Iran faces in maintaining its influence in the region following Assad's exit.
