However, the remaining republicans in the east rallied behind Quintus Labienus who had taken refuge in the Parthian Empire; the latter realm had supported both the Liberators as well as Pompey before them. Accordingly, hostilities between the Second Triumvirate and the Parthians were high.
The remaining Republicans in the east supported Quintus Labienus, who had taken refuge in the Parthian Empire; the latter realm had previously supported both the Liberators and Pompey. Consequently, tensions between the Second Triumvirate and the Parthians escalated.