If Assad wants, Iran will deploy troops to Syria.

In the operation initiated by the opposition in Syria, President Bashar al-Assad is cornered. While the opposition has captured many critical points such as Aleppo, Idlib, and Tal Rifaat, Assad's hope rests with his allies.

IRAN: WE CAN SEND TROOPS IF ASSAD WANTS

A new statement has come from Iran, the first country to declare its support for Assad. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi stated that if requested by Damascus, the Iranian Army could be deployed to Syria. Arakchi also mentioned that he might go to Moscow to discuss developments in Syria, but the situation is not certain.

FIRST SUPPORT FOR ASSAD CAME FROM IRANIAN MILITIAS

On the other hand, the first support for Bashar al-Assad came recently from Iranian-backed Shia militias in Iraq. According to information reported by Reuters, Iranian-backed Shia militias had entered the country to assist the Syrian Regime Army.

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MET WITH ASSAD IN DAMASCUS

Additionally, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi recently met with Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian capital, Damascus. During the meeting, Arakchi stated that Iran fully supports the Syrian people and army in the fight against terrorism, as well as in maintaining regional security and stability, adding that what is happening in Syria is part of the U.S. plan to plunge the region into chaos, and "As in the past, Syria will once again be on the winning side."