So Iran thinks that Assad is its deputy. No wonder Hezbollah is so involved there.
Iran Threatens to Mobilize 130,000 Troops in Syria
Revolutionary Guard leader makes revealing statement on Iranian control in Syria, says Assad acting as Iran's 'deputy'
By Ari Yashar
First Publish: 5/13/2014, 10:24 PM
The comment, made by Brig. Gen. Hossein Hamedani, clearly implies that Iran is orchestrating what happens in Syria. Hamedani further said 130,000 Iranian fighters are "ready to be deployed" in Syria if the war rages on.
Hamedani's statements were reported by the Iranian state-controlled Fars News last Sunday, but were quickly removed from the website. Naame Shaam, an independent news site opposing Assad's regime, revealed the deleted report last Thursday.
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Iran Threatens to Mobilize 130,000 Troops in Syria - Middle East - News - Arutz Sheva
Iran Threatens to Mobilize 130,000 Troops in Syria
Revolutionary Guard leader makes revealing statement on Iranian control in Syria, says Assad acting as Iran's 'deputy'
By Ari Yashar
First Publish: 5/13/2014, 10:24 PM
The comment, made by Brig. Gen. Hossein Hamedani, clearly implies that Iran is orchestrating what happens in Syria. Hamedani further said 130,000 Iranian fighters are "ready to be deployed" in Syria if the war rages on.
Hamedani's statements were reported by the Iranian state-controlled Fars News last Sunday, but were quickly removed from the website. Naame Shaam, an independent news site opposing Assad's regime, revealed the deleted report last Thursday.
Continue reading at:
Iran Threatens to Mobilize 130,000 Troops in Syria - Middle East - News - Arutz Sheva
