Syrian media sources reported that Division 4, under the command of Maher al-Assad, was absent from military exercises organized by Russia in the Hama areas.

It should be noted that Division 4, under the command of Major General Maher al-Assad, is directly linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, while Division 25, under the command of Brigadier General Suhail al-Hassan, is led by the Russians.

Observers estimate that the absence of Iran-backed Division 4 from these maneuvers organized by Russia indicates rivalry between Moscow and Tehran in Syria.

It is worth noting that the areas controlled by the Assad regime are witnessing a quiet struggle between Iran and Russia, with each side trying to expand its absolute control over the region to serve its own interests.