Middle East News Hindi Saudi Arabia Syria: Who is changing middle East’s geopolitics? America and Iran out, France-Saudi Arabia’s entry, understand

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Last Updated:February 06, 2025, 16:37 IST

Geopolitics are changing after the end of the power of Bashar al-Assad in Syria and the formation of a rebellious government. The influence of America and Iran has decreased, while Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and France are becoming active.

New equations are now being built in Syria. (Reuters)

Washington: Since the rebel government came to Syria, the geopolitics of the entire middle East have changed. When Bashar al-Assad was in power, the army of Russia and America was present here. Apart from this, Iran had control over Syria. But ever since the rebels of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) captured Syria, the future of Iran, America and Russia is now under threat. The HTS -led Syria’s relationship with Iran has almost deteriorated. The US has announced that it will remove its army from Syria. At the same time, Russia is talking with the new government to maintain its army in Syria.

Iran, America and Russia can be out of Syria’s entire game. At the same time, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and France are seen emerging as new players in this region. Syria has now come under the influence of Sunni countries. A simple example of this was seen on Sunday when Syrian interim President Ahmed Al Shara reached Saudi Arabia on the occasion of his first foreign trip. He met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Also, Saudi Arabia has announced every help to make Syria stand on its feet once again. Saudi Arabia has sent a team of more than 50 doctors and medical help to Syria’s capital Damascus.

President of Syria reached Türkiye
Ahmed al-Sara did not end his journey after Umrah in Saudi Arabia, but he reached Türkiye directly from here. Here he met Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan, which was a big message to the entire Middle East and Europe. In fact, in December last year, when the rebels started the attack once again against Bashar al-Assad, Turkey’s help was being considered behind him. Experts believe that this journey is very important for regional stability.

France became active in Syria
France’s interest in Syria is now increasing. On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron called Syrian interim President Ahmed Al-Shara. He congratulated the President of Syrian during the phonecall. Macron expressed the need to carry forward the fight against terrorism. He said that it is necessary for the safety of Syrian people as well as France. Apart from this, Macron also invited Al Shara to come to France. The conversation between the two has taken place at a time when Syria has agreed to a contract with French shipping and logistics group, CMA CGM to operate Latakia port container terminal.