Iran shocked of Russia pulling out of Syria

May2016

Russia launches military operations in Syria

The sidelines of the 2015 U.N. General Assembly in New York witnessed meetings held between U.S. President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the fate of Syria. The main subject was Russia’s military intervention in Syria, yet no particular conclusion was reached. Putin began his air campaign in Syria on September 30^th. Homs, then held by opposition forces, was the first city attacked by Russian warplanes.

What are the consequences of Russia pulling out of Syria, for Iran?

March 2016

How was this decision made by Russia? Is it a strategically important decision or a mere modus vivendi? The reason we raise these questions is that Russia has announced it will maintain its two air and naval bases in Syria. By keeping its boots in the Middle East bases does Russia intend to continue its operations in Syria?