With regime change in Syria and political order in Lebanon, Iran is losing control - opinion

As the Lebanese state grows stronger and Hezbollah weaker, Iran can see its power in Lebanon slipping away. Assad’s successor as Syria’s president is clearly not inclined to allow Iran much power.

LEBANESE PRIME MINISTER Nawaf Salam meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, earlier this month. Syria and Lebanon are slipping from Iran’s grasp, says the writer.

(photo credit: Dalati Nohra/Reuters)

ByNEVILLE TELLER

APRIL 28, 2025 04:14

With regime change in Syria and political order in Lebanon, Iran is losing control - opinion

As the Lebanese state grows stronger and Hezbollah weaker, Iran can see its power in Lebanon slipping away. Assad’s successor as Syria’s president is clearly not inclined to allow Iran much power.

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With regime change in Syria and political order in Lebanon, Iran is losing control - opinion

As the Lebanese state grows stronger and Hezbollah weaker, Iran can see its power in Lebanon slipping away. Assad’s successor as Syria’s president is clearly not inclined to allow Iran much power.

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