As the Syrian civil war rages on, the conflict is taking on a new dimension as Syrian rebels make significant gains against the regime of Bashar al-Assad. With the rebels advancing on key strategic areas, including the capital city of Damascus, Iran is growing increasingly nervous about the future of its ally in the region.
Iran has been a staunch supporter of the Assad regime, providing military and financial assistance to help prop up the government in its fight against rebel forces. However, with the rebels making gains and threatening to overthrow the regime, Iran is facing the prospect of losing a key ally in the region.
The advance of the rebels has also raised concerns among Syria’s neighbors, who fear the spillover effects of the conflict. Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon have all closed their borders to refugees fleeing the violence in Syria, citing security concerns and the strain that the influx of refugees is putting on their resources.
Turkey, in particular, has expressed concerns about the growing presence of Islamist factions among the rebel forces, fearing that they could pose a threat to its own security. The country has also been on edge since a series of deadly bombings in the border town of Reyhanli in May, which were blamed on Syrian government forces.
Jordan, meanwhile, has been struggling to cope with the influx of refugees, with the Zaatari refugee camp now home to over 100,000 Syrians. The Jordanian government has called for international assistance to help deal with the crisis, warning that its resources are being stretched to the limit.
Lebanon, too, has been grappling with the fallout from the Syrian conflict, with tensions between supporters of the Assad regime and the rebel forces spilling over into violence in the country. The Lebanese government has called for a political solution to the conflict in Syria, warning that the continued fighting could destabilize the entire region.
As the Syrian rebels continue to make gains on the ground, the situation in the region is becoming increasingly complex and fraught with danger. Iran is facing the prospect of losing a key ally, while Syria’s neighbors are struggling to cope with the fallout from the conflict. The international community must work together to find a political solution to the crisis and prevent further bloodshed and instability in the region.