Ouster of Assad breaks link in Iran's 'axis of resistance' 

TEHRAN, Dec 9: The fall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad shattered the key link in Iran's "axis of resistance", but Tehran will look for ways to adapt to the new reality, analysts say.

After nearly 14 years of war in Syria, a lightning offensive launched by an Islamist-led rebel alliance brought Assad down.
The offensive began on November 27, just as a ceasefire took effect in the war between Iran's powerful proxy Hezbollah and Israel.
Hezbollah had long used Syria as its key conduit for weapons and supplies from Iran. 

With Assad gone, it remains to be seen how Hezbollah will adapt, particularly after the staggering losses it suffered in its own recent war.    —AFP