Unverified reports have emerged claiming that exiled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was poisoned in Moscow, where he has resided since fleeing Syria in December 2024. These allegations, circulating on social media and fringe channels, describe Assad suffering severe symptoms including violent coughing, choking, and labored breathing after ingesting a toxic substance. According to the sources, he received treatment in his private apartment, with medical tests confirming traces of poison in his system. His condition reportedly stabilized after intervention, and an investigation into the poisoning’s origin is underway, though no official details have surfaced.

The claims originated from the General SVR Telegram channel, which claims affiliation with former Russian intelligence operatives.

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