EXC: We prevented a regional war against ‘israel’: Former Nusra, Qaeda, ISIS Leader Jolani

Ahmed Shara, the leader of the new administration in Syria, said, “If we had not captured Damascus, Israel would attack Syria and a regional war would break out, including Turkey and Iran. We prevented a regional war against Israel.” he said.

Ahmed Shara, the leader of the interim administration in Syria, gave an interview to Saudi Arabia’s al-Arabiya television. Şara made remarkable statements in the interview. Stating that the region has recently come to the brink of a major war.

Shara stated that if they did not take action from Idlib, Iran could increase its presence in the region by shifting its forces in Iraq to Syria, adding, “Iran would send its forces in Iraq to Syria.” Shara noted that this situation could extend to Turkey’s borders and said, “If we had not captured Damascus, Israel would attack Syria and a regional war would break out, including Turkey and Iran. We prevented a regional war against Israel.” he said.