Russia moves to check Iran’s power in Syria

Iranian regime worst week in Syria

Dubai, Gulf News, May 15, 2016 - The killing of Mustafa Badreddeen and at least 80 other Shiite fighters backing Bashar Al Assad’s regime in Syria has made international headlines this week.
People are asking why so many Shiite militiamen have been dying in Syria recently.
Labib Kamhawi, an analyst based in Jordan, attributed the deaths to competition between Russia and Iran for influence over Al Assad.

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