Turkish Newspaper Accuses Iran of Plotting to Assassinate Syrian Leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa
Source: Türkiye Gazetesi
A Turkish newspaper has claimed that Iran, Hezbollah, and Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) have conspired to assassinate Syrian transitional President Ahmed Al-Sharaa as part of a broader plan to regain control in Syria.
Key Details
• Secret Meeting: Held in Najaf, Iraq, last week.
• Participants: Top Iranian IRGC generals, former Syrian regime officers, and militia leaders.
• Plan: Assassination of Ahmed Al-Sharaa and military coup preparations.
Who Was Involved?
Iranian Representatives:
• Maj. Gen. Hussein Akbar – Former IRGC officer & ex-Iranian ambassador to Syria.
• Maj. Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh – Commander of IRGC Aerospace Force.
• Iranian Intelligence Special Operations Officers.
Former Syrian Regime Officers:
• Maj. Gen. Asaad Al-Ali
• Maj. Gen. Mohammad Khallouf
• Brig. Gen. Adel Sarhan
• Brig. Gen. Abdullah Manaf Al-Hassan
• Brig. Gen. Mohammad Sarmini
Militias & Groups Involved:
• Hezbollah (Lebanon)
• Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF)
• PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party)
• ISIS
The Alleged Plan
Assassination of Ahmed Al-Sharaa to create instability.
Fueling ethnic and sectarian unrest in key regions like Suwayda, Latakia, Tartous, Homs, Raqqa, Hasakah, and Deir ez-Zor.
Staging a military coup amid Syria’s internal divisions.
Coordinating smuggling routes via Iraq (Bukamal, Qa’im, Rabia, Malikiya) and by sea (Tartous, Latakia).
Role of Hezbollah & PMF
Establishing covert cells in Alawite-majority areas.
Distributing arms to allies.
Building a secret communications network for operations.
The report suggests that Iran is seeking to reassert control over Syria following its recent political setbacks. While no official response has been issued, the allegations highlight ongoing regional tensions and power struggles in Syria.
