Iranian intervention in the Syrian civil war

June 9, 2013 · Syria

Result Syrian opposition victory

Iran sent military advisers, Revolutionary Guard units, allied militias and money to support Bashar al-Assad's government. The support helped Assad survive until his fall in 2024.

Islamic Republic of Iran

Al-Qaeda

Strength and losses

Killed
10,600

Iran Strength 15,000 · Killed 2,300

Hezbollah Strength 10,000 · Killed 1,800