Breaking news: Iran begins to evacuate military officials and personnel from Syria

The withdrawals by one of President Bashar al-Assad's key backers comes amid a resurgent rebel offensive.

View in browser Dec. 6, 2024, 8:19 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Bakr Al Kassem/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Iran Begins to Evacuate Military Officials and Personnel From Syria Iran began to evacuate its military commanders and personnel from Syria, according to regional officials and three Iranian officials, in a sign of Iran's inability to help keep President Bashar al-Assad in power as he faces a resurgent rebel offensive. Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018