However , in 2004 , Tlass was replaced by Hasan Turkmani as defense minister .
In February 2002 in the Jordanian daily Al Dustour stated that Tlass submitted his letter of resignation to Bashar al - Assad , and was set to step down in July 2002 .
In 2004 , Tlass was replaced by Hasan Turkmani as defense minister .
In February 2002 in the Jordanian daily Al Dustour stated that Tlass submitted his letter of resignation to Bashar al - Assad , and was set to step down in July 2002 .