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Once considered a powerful and dominant regime backed by Russia and Iran, the Assad government now finds itself in a precarious position. Morale within the Syrian army appears to be low, driven in part by economic hardships exacerbated by U.S. sanctions and corruption within Assad’s inner circle. Reports suggest that many soldiers have not received pay, leading to significant desertions and a demotivated troop presence that has made it challenging for Assad to maintain control over his territory.