Is Iran Abandoning Syria?

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Is Iran Abandoning Syria? -- Jerusalem Post

'The Sunday Times' reports Iran has withdrawn 275 members of elite brigade from Syria in face of domestic economic crisis.

Iran has withdrawn 275 members of its elite Qods Force from Syria in the face of its domestic economic crisis, The Sunday Times reported on Sunday.

The members belong to a brigade known as Unit 400, which fought alongside Syrian President Bashar Assad against Sunni rebels, the report quoted a western intelligence officer as saying. According to The Times, the unit flew out of Syria last week. The report added that the information was confirmed by a relative of a Unit 400 officer.

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Update #1: Report: Iran pulls elite army unit from Syria in wake of Tehran protests -- Haaretz
Update #2: Report: Iran withdraws troops from Syria -- YNet News
Update #3: Tehran pulls unit as Syria row grows -- The Australian

My Comment: This is an ominous sign for Assad.