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flag Bashar al-Assad hospitalized in Moscow, reportedly after suspected poisoning, with no official confirmation and motives unknown.

flag Former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was hospitalized in Moscow in critical condition on September 20 after a suspected poisoning at his exile residence, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. flag He spent nine days in intensive care at a private hospital before being discharged, with no official confirmation from Russian or Syrian authorities. flag The incident, which occurred after his ousting in December 2024, remains unverified, and the motive, perpetrator, and cause are unknown. flag Russian officials have not commented, and the observatory ruled out U.S. and Syrian government involvement, suggesting the attack may have aimed to discredit President Putin. flag Assad’s health and current status remain unclear.

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