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Syrian Security Forces Mobilize Against Iran-Backed Insurgents – March 7, 2025
As Syria’s new government moves to crush the last remnants of Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship, the Iranian regime—the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism—has been caught red-handed orchestrating violence in Latakia and Tartus. The regime in Tehran is providing direct support to Assad loyalists in a desperate bid to destabilize Syria, derail its new leadership, and maintain its stranglehold over the region.
Syrian authorities have accused the regime in Iran of funding and directing Assad’s remaining forces, who have launched violent attacks against security forces in western Syria. “This chaos was systematically orchestrated with direct support from Iranian-linked elements,” stated Ali Al-Rifai, Director of Public Relations at Syria’s Ministry of Information. He confirmed that government forces have largely restored control over the key coastal provinces but continue to track down and eliminate Iran-backed insurgents.
Iran’s state-controlled media has gone into overdrive, spinning blatant disinformation to whitewash its role in fomenting violence. According to a report by Al-Hadath TV, Iranian state media outlets—including those directly affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—are branding Assad’s loyalists as a so-called “Popular Resistance” fighting against the Syrian government.
#Iran News: Syria Cracks Down on #Hezbollah’s Weapons Smuggling Network Amid Tensions with Iran’s Regimehttps://t.co/46NQINJbJ7
— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) February 20, 2025
The IRGC-linked Fars News Agency framed the violent clashes in Latakia and Tartus as battles between “the Syrian resistance” and “rebels,” attempting to mask Iran’s involvement behind a fabricated narrative of an internal uprising. Meanwhile, the regime’s Tasnim News Agency claimed that “forces of the Jolani government” (a reference to Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, HTS) had “marched toward Latakia” to confront the so-called “Popular Resistance.”
Even more revealing, IRGC-affiliated media outlets such as Mizan News Agency and Iranian state television have directly echoed this propaganda, portraying Assad’s loyalist militias as heroic fighters while demonizing Syrian security forces. The IRGC’s messaging is unmistakably clear: Tehran is not only backing Assad’s remnants but is actively seeking to delegitimize Syria’s new government.
In response to the Iranian-backed insurgency, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa issued a firm warning to Assad’s loyalists, demanding their surrender. “The remnants of the previous regime are attempting to destabilize Syria and test the resilience of a ‘new Syria’—one they no longer recognize,” he declared, emphasizing that the government will not tolerate foreign-backed subversion. He cautioned security forces against excessive force but reaffirmed that “weapons must remain solely in the hands of the state.”
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— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) January 12, 2025
Meanwhile, Syria’s intelligence chief, Anas Khattab, revealed that exiled Assad-era military and security officials—many of whom fled abroad—have played a direct role in orchestrating the recent violence, with Tehran’s full backing. “These figures have received direct support from Iranian-linked individuals who are now international fugitives,” he stated, confirming that these operatives have been coordinating attacks against Syrian security forces and government institutions.
Despite Tehran’s ongoing efforts to fuel instability, the Iranian regime is facing mounting resistance across the region. In Syria, widespread demonstrations have erupted in major cities, including Damascus, Aleppo, and Deir ez-Zor, with protesters calling for the removal of all foreign-backed militias—particularly those aligned with the Iranian regime.
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— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) January 7, 2025
These latest developments underscore the Iranian regime’s desperate attempts to maintain its regional foothold amid a series of strategic losses. With its influence waning in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen, the clerical regime is scrambling to retain control over Syria. However, its efforts appear increasingly futile, as growing opposition from local populations signals a rejection of Tehran’s interventionist policies.
While the Iranian regime continues to push its narratives and fund destabilizing armed groups, its ability to dictate regional affairs is rapidly diminishing. The events unfolding in Syria reflect a broader trend: the clerical regime’s grip on its proxies is loosening, and its ambitions of unchecked regional influence are being challenged like never before.