Rebels seize and ransack Iran's embassy in Damascus following the fall of Assad's regime.

On December 8, 2024, rebels stormed Iran's embassy in Damascus following their capture of the Syrian capital and the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime, a key ally of Iran. Iranian diplomats had evacuated the embassy before the attack, which involved ransacking offices and damaging property. The incident highlights the rapid change in Syria's conflict, with rebels taking control from Assad's regime, supported by Iran since 2011.

December 08, 2024
70 Articles