BEIRUT: After years of waning influence, Russia and Iran made a dramatic comeback in the Middle East in 2015 as they threw their support behind Syria’s embattled President Bashar al-Assad.

But analysts question whether Russia and Iran’s investments will ultimately earn them leading roles in the region, or if they will get bogged down in the Middle East quagmire.

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