"Fired the desert": Iranian general accused the Russian Federation of lies and the lack of assistance of Assad
This was stated by high -ranking Iranian General Bekhruz Esbati, writes Business Iranian Iranian, in the late November 2024, thousands of insurgent fighters who controlled the Idlib province, began an attack on government troops and occupied the second largest city of Syria. The Russian military then told Iranian that they bombard the headquarters of the Hayat Tahrir Ash-Sham group, which headed the offensive, although in fact the Russian planes "bombed the desert", the Esbati says.
After 10 days, the opposition forces reached Damascus and dropped Assad. Journalists emphasized that the statements of this Iranian general contradict the official position of Tehran. In addition, the Esbati said, Russia "disconnected the radars" at the time of bombing, which allowed Israel to strike for Iranian purposes in Syria. "I do not consider the loss of Syria something to be proud of," the esbati said.
The authors explained that the esbati is one of the most high -ranking commanders, and in Syria he managed the operations of Iranian forces, working closely with local ministers and military, as well as with Russian generals. Syria Rakhmati expert called the Esbati's speech significant because he showed that some high -ranking officials are ready to deviate from propaganda rhetoric and provide more truthful information to the public.