February 13, 2025 – Reports from Al Arabiya, citing Turkish sources, have revealed {that a} plot to assassinate Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the interim president of Syria, was foiled. The operation was allegedly orchestrated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), former Syrian regime officers, and commanders from numerous militant teams, together with PKK, ISIS, Hashd al-Shaabi, and Hezbollah.
High-Level Conspiracy Meeting in Najaf
The assassination plan was reportedly mentioned throughout a high-level assembly final week in Najaf, Iraq, at a villa owned by a Shiite businessman. Key Iranian and militant figures current included:
• Hossein Akbari – Former IRGC commander and former Iranian ambassador to Syria.
• Amir Ali Hajizadeh – Commander of IRGC’s Aerospace Force.
• A senior IRGC Intelligence Organization (SAS) official concerned in particular operations.
Role of Hezbollah and Hashd al-Shaabi within the Plot
The Lebanese Hezbollah and Iraqi Hashd al-Shaabi had been reportedly tasked with creating covert cells in Alawite-majority areas, distributing weapons and ammunition, and establishing a communication community to make sure the success of the deliberate coup and assassination.
Iran’s Strategic Goals: Destabilization for Regional Leverage
According to the report, the Iranian regime believes that escalating chaos in Syria might enhance the chance of worldwide intervention, which in flip may enhance U.S. and coalition help for PKK-affiliated Syrian Kurdish forces. Tehran allegedly seeks to control the regional stability in its favor by utilizing the disaster as leverage.
U.S. Concerns Over Iran’s Destabilizing Actions in Syria
Following the publicity of the assassination plot and coup try, Dorothy Shea, U.S. Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations, issued a powerful warning about Iran’s renewed actions in Syria. She known as for worldwide efforts to curb Tehran’s “damaging affect” and forestall additional destabilization of the area.
The revelation of this failed assassination try underscores Iran’s continued efforts to exert affect in Syria by means of covert operations and collaboration with militant teams. The worldwide group now faces mounting strain to counter Iran’s rising function in fueling instability within the area.