Why the Fall of Syria Checkmates Russia & Iran

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[i_aistana_quen]

As a Syrian, I really do not appreciate the title "the Fall of Syria." I know what it's trying to say, but for us, Syria has never risen so much as it has in the last month. It had always been fallen before and it only just got up on its feet.

"The Fall of the Syrian Regime" or similar would be more appropriate.

[ave]

Update: Syria's new government has just terminated Russia's lease on the Tartus Naval Base

[Nightwalker-edyv]

As a Syrian, I can't explain to you how it feels to be free after almost 14 years of bombing and war and hunger and suppression
It's the first time we feel optimistic about our future in syria
If you asked people a year ago, they will tell you they'll do anything to migrate from the country
Now most people including myself feel like we finally have a home country and we will do our best to rebuild it and make it better for our kids❤

[varmintx]

I usually find the comments to this channel's videos rather depressing, but seeing the Syrians here expressing relief (albeit with some trepidation of the future) from finally being lifted up from under the boot of a fascist regime is genuinely moving.

[KurtisC]

Fantastic video—however, I agree with all of the comments requesting that you change the title of the video so that it says "fall of Assad" rather than "fall of Syria".

[karamhaider]

As a Syrian, I much appreciate the effort! But I think it's important that you change the title of the Video, because it's not "the fall of Syria" it's "the fall of Assad". And believe me it's a huge difference.

[orboakin]

As a Nigerian, i hope the fallout in Syria will hinder Russia's ambitions here in Africa. They helped topple democracies in the Sahel. They now control the resources in these countries and use then for their war. Their actions have increased insecurity and economic hardships. Heck! A new t*rrorist group threatening us in Nigeria, called Lakurawa, has formed and is made up of fighters from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso after tgeir coups.

[aleonyohan]

Good job taking your country back Syria. You are an amazing people with a very beautiful country with a lot of history. Lots of love to you from America.

[Mele]

The images at 16:02 are not from any Israeli bombing run as implied. They are from the Beirut explosion in 2020.
Edit: I still thought the video was quite good overall.

[Its_Versus]

here before the thumbnail and title changes 3 times each

[jimbennett]

My prayer is for the Syrian people to never again be subject to dictatorial oppression. I want to see Syrian society free and prosperous - living in peace and harmony with their neighbors

[TurboSol]

This video was so well done, holy cow, thanks man!

[kamisama]

6:13 That's not the picture of Hasan Naserallah. It's Hashem Safieddine his successor, but also assassinated.

[AP-CL]

Israel takes Mt Hermon

"It's over. I have the high ground!"

[Rzezwolynsk]

But how does the fall of syria affect the flow of curiousity streams to Djibouti?

[RyanJacobs]

“As shown by Israel’s aerial bombing campaign against Hezbollah in the Lebanese capital, Beirut in 2024”

Proceeds to show footage of the aftermath of the 2020 Beirut explosion.

[saturnscoria]

Video Title History

1/25/2025
9:55 AM PST: Why the Fall of Syria Checkmates Iran & Russia

1/26: 12:00 PM: No change since upload. RLL picked the video that I decide to track its titles to stick to its first title from uploading. Just my luck... 🙄

1/31: 4:00 PM: Why the Fall of Syria Checkmates Russia & Iran
(just switched Iran and Russia's places in the title...)

[stephenschiffman]

Iran really thought they had a major victory with the October 7th attacks, when really is was the start of their regional downfall.

[jsuarezucf]

I appreciate the in depth analysis on this one! The graphics were also really helpful to follow your breakdown!

[nas]

The fall of the Assad regime. Syria just stood up!