https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/02/11/officials-iran-hezbollah-building-militia-networks-in-syria-in-case-assad-falls/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 15:22:05 -0400<![CDATA[The militias are fighting alongside Syrian government forces to keep Assad in power. But officials think Iran’s long-term goal is to have reliable operatives in Syria in case the country fractures into ethnic and sectarian enclaves.]]>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:40:58 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/02/11/officials-iran-hezbollah-building-militia-networks-in-syria-in-case-assad-falls-n100060