Russia has “no choice” but to work with opposition to stay in Syria

There was no reason for Russia to be there in the first place,

Trump wrote on Truth Social

You're going to lose."

While in a brutal four-word verdict, the Russian despot reportedly telling him

He is secured, and it shows that Russia acts as required in such an extraordinary situation,

he told NBC News

What Tartus meant for Russia was the ability to project maritime power and political influence relatively uncontested in the Middle East and allowed it to punch above its weight,

wrote retired Belgian naval officer Fredrik Van Lokeren

The situation in the Islamic Republic is not comparable to Syria at all. Nevertheless, one should take note of public opinion,

said conservative politician and journalist Naser Imani to an Iranian media outlet

We zealous youth will not forget the cowardice of the decision-makers.”

Kasra Aarabi, a Washington-based anti-Iranian activist, quoted a younger IRGC member as saying