My point is that OP noted that Saudi is waging war in Yemen but failed to do the same with Iran. It was an uneven comparison.
That's a ridiculous statement to make and reeks of propaganda.
The Iranians are supporting him though and since our strategic interests are not aligned we get the propaganda.
(Not to suggest Assad isn't somewhat brutal, but there is a history of history of brutality in the area stretching back to the beginning of civilization and Western/Turkish effort in modern times haven't been kindly either so lets don't get all carried away with nonsense.).
"Not even close"? Are you serious? Do you have a list of the most brutal dictators at hand by any chance?
Heck, Hafez is definitely on that list alongside his son. The Assad family has been renowned for its brutality and torture program, ever since the 80s.
Assad still isn't one of "the most brutal dictators the Mideast has ever seen" and that is still is an absolutely ludicrous statement.
From the Assyrians to the Arabs to the Mongols to the Turks right up until Saddam, Assad isn't even close.
Assad being one of the most brutal dictators between Iraq and Turkey within the last 20 years I'd probably agree with.
Iran is also fighting in Yemen (by proxy) and has been directly supporting the Assad regime, one of the most brutal dictatorships the Middle East has ever seen.