Iran Condemns Aleppo Consulate Attack Amid Airstrikes

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Damascus and then Ankara to discuss the recent offensive by Syrian opposition forces, which captured much of Aleppo, a crucial city in the Syrian Civil War. This move has prompted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to seek support from allies Iran and Russia, who have conducted joint airstrikes in Aleppo and Idlib to counter the rebel advances. Meanwhile, the Iranian consulate in Aleppo was attacked by rebel forces, which Iran condemned as an 'American-Zionist' plot. Turkey, traditionally supporting the opposition, has been navigating a complex relationship with Assad amid the renewed hostilities. The conflict has reignited tensions between the Shia axis, led by Iran and Hezbollah, and the Sunni opposition, backed by Turkey and Western allies. Araghchi's diplomatic visits highlight Iran's continued backing for Assad amid a rapidly changing battlefield landscape.