Rami Makhlouf
Rami Makhlouf is a prominent Syrian businessman and cousin of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. He is known for his significant influence in the Syrian economy, particularly in telecommunications and various industries. Recently, he has made headlines by announcing the formation of a militia group called 'Elite Forces' alongside former Syrian government commander Suheil al-Hassan, claiming their purpose is to protect the coastal region of Syria amid ongoing violence. Makhlouf has publicly criticized the Syrian government for failing to safeguard its citizens and has urged for international support for the coastal areas.
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Rami Makhlouf, a businessman and cousin of Bashar al-Assad, is providing financial support to military efforts from his exile in Moscow.
جنرالات بشار الأسد يخططون للسيطرة على سوريا.. نيويورك تايمز تكشف التفاصيل
Egypt· 2025-12-25
Rami Makhlouf is a powerful businessman and cousin of Bashar al-Assad, providing financial support for military activities against the current regime.
ژنرالهای بشار اسد با ۱۶۸هزار نیرو قصد شورش دارند | پیام هایی که درز کرد
Iran· 2025-12-25
Rami Makhlouf is a billionaire cousin of Bashar al Assad who is currently in exile.
Reuters: Σχέδιο ανατροπής του Αλ Σάρα από εξόριστους συνεργάτες του Ασαντ
Greece· 2025-12-05
Rami Makhlouf is a billionaire cousin of Assad who controlled Syria's economy for over two decades.
אסד ויתר על סוריה, בן הדוד המיליארדר וראש המודיעין הגולה לא. זו המזימה שלהם
Israel· 2025-12-05
Rami Makhlouf, a businessman and cousin of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, announced the formation of a group called 'Elite Forces' with Suhail al-Hassan.
پیام تهدیدآمیز مخلوف؛ پسر دایی «بشار اسد» لشکر تشکیل داد + جزئیاتIran· 2025-04-28