Iran Starts Evacuating Top Commanders From Syria, NYT Reports
An anti-government fighter patrolling the streets of Hama after they captured the central Syrian city, on Dec. 6.
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Iran started pulling out its military commanders and personnel from Syria on Friday as rebel forces took over the cities of Homs and Deir al-Zour, the New York Times reported.
Top commanders of Iran’s Quds Forces, the external branch of the Revolutionary Guards Corps, were among those evacuated, NYT reported, citing unidentified regional officials and three unnamed Iran officials.