After the collapse of the 61-year Baath regime in Syria, Iran's balance was upset. Iran, which is shown as one of the biggest losers alongside Russia in the face of developments in Syria, has started to exhibit different attitudes. REQUESTED ITS DEBT FROM THE NEW GOVERNMENTIran, which announced that it would soon begin activities at the Syrian Embassy, requested its debt from the new government in Syria. EMPHASIS ON FIGHTING TERRORISMIranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ismail Baghei stated that Iran's presence in Syria is for the purpose of fighting terrorism. THERE IS A $30 BILLION DEBTIn response to a question regarding Syria's debt to Iran and related figures, Baghei said, "We expect the transitional phase in Syria to pass. Generally, the agreements and memorandums signed between the two countries are between the two countries and will not be eliminated, and any system and administration that will be implemented will be transferred along with it based on the principle of reciprocity. Following this issue is on the agenda of the Islamic Republic." It was claimed that the Assad regime owes Iran $30 billion.
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