President Bashar al-Assad issued that threat in an interview with the Sunday Times in London.

He proclaimed that Syria 'will not bow down' despite international threats of sanctions. 

Bashar al-Assad adds up to 12.

Its a no. of victim.

So he will bring on situations in his own life that trigger feeling victimized or causing others to feel that way. 

President Bashar al-Assad unfortunately adds up to another 
challenging number - 13. 

13 attract sudden upheaval.

13 adds to 4.

Syria adds to 8.

when numbers 4 and 8 are combined they activate fateful, karmic 
events.