In a recent episode of “60 Minutes,” Lebanese journalist Raghida Dergham and former Mossad analyst Sima Shine discussed the weakening power of Iran following the losses experienced by Hezbollah and the downfall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. The decimation of Hezbollah, a strong ally of Iran, has significantly impacted Iran’s influence in the region.
Hezbollah, a Shia Islamist political party and militant group based in Lebanon, has long been supported and funded by Iran. However, recent defeats and casualties suffered by Hezbollah fighters in conflicts such as the Syrian civil war have weakened both Hezbollah and, by extension, Iran.
The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, another key ally of Iran, has further diminished Iran’s power and influence in the region. With the loss of these key partners, Iran finds itself in a more precarious position, facing political and military setbacks that have weakened its grip on the Middle East.
The conversation between Dergham and Shine sheds light on the changing dynamics in the region and the implications for Iran’s regional ambitions. As Iran’s allies continue to suffer losses and setbacks, the balance of power in the Middle East is shifting, creating new challenges and opportunities for both Iran and its adversaries.
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