Morning reports confirmed opposition forces' complete control of Damascus, with Syrian state TV broadcasting the change of power. Assad's departure was initially unclear until Russian media confirmed his presence in Moscow with his family. The Syrian Prime Minister announced readiness to work with new leadership, while opposition leader Al-Jolani declared maintaining government institutions under previous administration's supervision.
Iran's media reaction evolved from initial silence to careful statements emphasizing Syrian self-determination. The Iranian embassy in Damascus was reportedly ransacked, with opposition forces removing images of Soleimani and Nasrallah. Former diplomat Araghchi acknowledged the Syrian army's unexpected collapse, while Ambassador Akbari admitted no resistance occurred after Homs fell.
By evening, Tehran announced Supreme Leader Khamenei would address regional developments, while Netanyahu claimed Assad's fall represented a defeat for the Iran-Hezbollah axis. Reports emerged of IRGC Quds Force personnel evacuating from Latakia using Mahan Air flights.