The collapse of the Assad regime, sir, would be the biggest strategic setback for Iran in 25 years.
Jack Reed: “The collapse of the Assad regime, sir, would be the biggest strategic setback for Iran in 25 years.”
On the recordMarch 4, 2013
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Highlighting the potential impact of Assad's regime collapse on Iran's strategy.
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