Claims that Assad and his family have left Syria
As jihadist groups continue their advance toward Damascus, a striking claim has emerged regarding Bashar al-Assad.
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Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Free Syrian Army have captured the Syrian city of Hama.
Strengthened by the heavy weapons and tanks they seized, HTS has advanced toward Homs as its next target.
As the jihadist groups continue their advance toward Damascus, a striking claim has emerged regarding Bashar al-Assad.
According to claims voiced in Arab media, Assad's plane has taken off and he has left Damascus with his family.
THREE SCENARIOS DISCUSSED BY FOREIGN AGENCIES
Reports that Bashar al-Assad has left Syria are focused on three scenarios.
In the first scenario, it is being discussed that Assad is on an official visit to Iran.
In the second scenario, Iran is mentioned again, but claims are being made that Assad has taken refuge in Iran with his family.
In the third and final scenario, it is being discussed that Assad has taken refuge in Russia, which supports him.