Iran is evacuating personnel from Syria in a sign of Bashar al-Assad’s increasingly precarious position as rebel groups push farther south.

Assad Kian Terdesak, Pemberontak Kuasai Kota Asal Perang Suriah

‏כוחות המורדים נגד אסד נכנסו לעיר חומס; דיווח: צבא סוריה החל לסגת מפרברים של הבירה דמשק

Syria rebels encircle Damascus in major threat to Assad regime – follow the latest

Rebels close in on Damascus as President Bashar al-Assad's office denies he has left Syrian capital - follow live

Syrian rebels entered suburbs of Homs, a strategically vital city, sources said, as front lines collapse across the country

Syria's capital Damascus is expected to fall as insurgents surround the city, U.S. officials say.

Syrian government forces withdraw from the key city of Homs, a pro-government media outlet says. Losing Homs is a potentially crippling blow for President Assad.