Khamenei blames US, Israel and 'neighboring country' for Assad's fall

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the recent events in Syria, including the fall of its government, were part of a joint plan by the United States and Israel, state TV reported Wednesday.

“There should be no doubt that what has happened in Syria is the result of a joint American and Zionist plan," it quoted Khamenei as saying. “We have evidence, and this evidence leaves no room for doubt.”

The Supreme leader, without naming a country, added: “A neighboring state of Syria has played a clear role in this matter, and it continues to do so. Everyone can see this.”