Assad's exit breaks Iran's sway in Syria

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Assad's downfall a strategic victory to anti-Iran camp

A person gestures next to a burning picture of President Bashar al-Assad

Assad's allies Iran and Russia grapple with loss of influence. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman

The ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, after rebel forces swept into Damascus this weekend, shattered Iran's network of influence in the Middle East. Israel, the United States and Arab powers must now deal with the risk of instability and extremism from the mosaic of forces that replaces him.

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