Iran Update, September 19, 2023
Iran is expanding its military infrastructure in eastern Syria as part of its effort to secure a permanent presence there.
Iranian and Iraqi officials reported on September 19 that Iraq fulfilled its commitment to disarm and relocate anti-Iranian regime Kurdish militias in Iraqi Kurdistan.
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-september-19-2023
Iran Update, September 20, 2023
Wagner is vacating its positions in Syria to comply with a Russian Ministry of Defense ultimatum. Iran may assume control of some of the positions to secure military assets and expand its economic operations.
Syrian President Bashar al Assad will travel to China for a “Syrian-Chinese summit” on September 21, very likely to pursue bilateral economic ties.
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-september-20-2023