The surprising movements of several Tahrir al-Sham brigades around the Iranian embassy in Damascus
report Mehr News Agency quoted by Baghdad Al-Youm, Syrian sources announced today, Monday, January 6, 2025, that several brigades affiliated with Tahrir al-Sham have taken strict security measures to protect the Iranian embassy building and diplomatic facilities in Damascus. and other Syrian cities have started.
According to these sources, combat units from several brigades affiliated with Tahrir al-Sham have started deploying fixed and mobile forces around the Iranian embassy in Damascus by managing military operations. .
The said sources described the move as the first step of its kind since the events of December 8, which include preventing people from approaching the embassy building or writing slogans on its walls.
These sources said that these forces have blocked the entrances to the embassy and imposed strict security measures, and it seems that this is an attempt to reduce the tension with Tehran and the prevention of criticism that has increased recently. According to international laws, embassies are diplomatic places that must be protected against any violation.
These sources said: According to the information received, there is no one inside the embassy at the moment, but these actions and measures indicate surprising movements in the coming days, including the return of staff. The embassy is at their place of work.
The aforementioned sources added: Jolani’s tone towards Tehran has not been harsh and he has made criticisms that some consider mild and a closed message in line with efforts to reduce tension in relations. They considered it.
