Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated on Sunday that Syria's youth would oppose any new government formed after the fall of President Bashar Assad. He accused the United States and Israel of instigating instability in the country.
Khamenei emphasized that Iran had supported Assad throughout Syria's 14-year civil war, which began with a violent crackdown on protests against his long-standing rule. Syria has also served as a vital link for Iranian support to Lebanonâs Hezbollah group.
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Addressing the situation, Khamenei said Syrian youth face insecurity after Assadâs ouster and must confront those responsible for the unrest. âThey must resist with determination,â he asserted, expressing hope for their success.
He further accused the U.S. and Israel of orchestrating Assadâs downfall to exploit Syriaâs resources. âThey believe theyâve achieved victory,â he said, referring to Washington, Israel, and their allies.
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Khamenei dismissed claims that Iran uses regional militant groups as proxies, saying these groups act based on their own ideologies, not Iranian directives. âIf we ever choose to act, we wonât need proxies,â he added.