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Iran readjusts its Syria strategy amid Russia’s changing role

Having achieved military victory in the key southwestern region of Syria, Iran is actively maneuvering to redefine its approach to securing its aims in the war-torn country.

Syrians wave Iranian, Russian and Syrian flags during a protest against U.S.-led air strikes in Damascus,Syria April 14,2018.REUTERS/ Omar Sanadiki - RC151A9ED3D0
Syrians wave Iranian, Russian and Syrian flags during a protest against US-led airstrikes, Damascus, Syria, April 14, 2018. — REUTERS/ Omar Sanadiki

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