Iran’s Foreign Minister Warns Against Syria’s Disintegration and Civil War

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed serious concerns about the potential disintegration of Syria, warning that the country could face another civil war, total collapse, and become a haven for terrorists.

His comments were made during an appearance on Iranian state TV on Sunday.

“We are closely monitoring the situation to prevent critical developments. These concerns include the possibility of a renewed civil war, tribal conflicts, the disintegration of Syria, or its complete collapse, which could transform the country into a refuge for terrorists,” said Araghchi. “Iran is also particularly concerned about the potential exploitation of this situation by the Zionist regime.”

His remarks came amid reports from Russian media that ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad had fled to Moscow, seeking asylum from his longtime ally, following a stunning rebel advance that saw insurgents seize control of Damascus and bring an end to the Assad family’s 50-year rule.

The insurgents, in a rapid sweep across the country over the course of just ten days, freed political prisoners and many of the tens of thousands who had disappeared since the conflict erupted in 2011.

Among their targets were Syria’s notorious prisons, known for their brutal conditions and systematic torture, according to human rights organizations, whistleblowers, and former detainees.

In 2013, a Syrian military defector known as “Caesar” smuggled out over 53,000 photographs that exposed evidence of widespread torture, disease, and starvation within Syria’s prison system.

These images further highlighted the dire human rights abuses that have plagued the country during the ongoing civil war.