According to a report by Iran International on X on
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani
reflected on the recent fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Mohajerani attributed Assad's demise to his failure to
understand the power of the people and his refusal to engage in dialogue.
Assad's downfall was a culmination of his regime's
brutal suppression of dissent and its inability to address the grievances of
the Syrian people.
The Syrian army's inaction in the face of widespread
protests and opposition further eroded Assad's power base.
Assad fled Syria as the Islamist-led opposition
alliance swept into the capital Damascus, bringing a spectacular end on Sunday
to five decades of brutal rule by his clan.
Mohajerani emphasized the importance of engaging with
the people and acting in their interests.
She claimed that Iran as a country believe that they
must speak with the people and act alongside them.
"One analysis of Bashar al-Assad's fall is that
he failed to understand the power of the people. His refusal to engage in
dialogue, along with the army's inaction, brought him down. We believe we must
speak with the people and act alongside them," Iranian government
spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said.
This approach is in stark contrast to Assad's
authoritarian style, which ultimately led to his downfall.
The Iranian government's comments on Assad's fall come
at a time when the country is planning to significantly increase its military
budget.
Reports indicate that Iran intends to raise its
military spending by 200%, effectively tripling its defense expenditure.
This move is likely to have significant implications
for the region and may lead to an arms race.
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