Assad regime’s collapse is a devastating defeat for Iran

The fall of Assad’s regime would be a crushing blow to Iran, extinguishing its primary foothold in the Arab world and shattering its hopes of a “Shia Crescent” spanning from Tehran to Beirut. This defeat would sever Iran’s connection to Hezbollah and leave it vulnerable to regional rivals like Saudi Arabia and Israel. The financial and military support Iran has poured into Syria would be lost, dealing a significant economic and strategic setback to the regime. Moreover, the collapse of Assad would further isolate Iran internationally, as it would lose its most valuable ally in the region.