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Iran cuts Syria presence after strikes blamed on Israel, war monitor says

Syrian opposition group says as many as 3,000 Iranian military personnel present in Syria, supported by tens of thousands of Iran-trained fighters from Lebanon, Iraq, Afghanistan and others

AFP | 04.24.24

המקום בו התבצעה התקיפה המיוחסת לאמריקאים בגבול סוריה- עיראק

Rockets fired from Iraq towards U.S. military base in Syria

Strike is first since February when Iran-backed groups stopped attacking US troops; comes days after major explosion in military base housing pro-Iran militia members; U.S. and Israel deny responsibility

Reuters | 04.21.24

מערכות האוויריות האיראניות מתמודדות עם מטרות עוינות בשמי אספהאן

Strike on Iran meant to end current crisis

Analysis: Reported strike on IRGC airbase in Isfahan of limited enough scope to not provoke Iranian response, potentially leading to de-escalation of tensions

Ron Ben-Yishai | 04.19.24

Pro-Iran militia chiefs flee north-east Syria bases fearing Israel strike

UK based human rights group, opposing Assad regime says commanders in all bases in the area of the province of Deir ez-Zur have given themselves the week off and have left

Lior Ben Ari | 04.16.24

UN Security Council fails to condemn strike on Iran in Syria

Diplomats say U.S., backed by France and Britain, told council colleagues that many of the facts of what happened on Monday in Damascus remained unclear; Russia claims 'double standard'

Reuters | 04.04.24

Israel calls up reserves amid threats from Iran

After IRGC says deadly attack on Israel imminent, military bolsters air defense deployment; Gallant says a war in the north would be a challenge for Israel but catastrophic for Hezbollah;

Yoav Zitun | 04.03.24

Gallant considering how to prepare Israel for war in the north

Defense Minister to launch public campaign to explain what Israelis can expect in the case of a full-scale war with Hezbollah although officials debate its content; Gallant also concerned of Nasrallah reaction to such a campaign

Yosi Yehoshua | 04.02.24

IDF, Israeli embassies bolster security amid Quds commander assassination

Foreign Ministry enhances security measures for all Israeli representations worldwide, urges to maintain vigilant behavior and heightened awareness

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 04.02.24

F-35 missiles near Iranian embassy: How senior Iranian commander was eliminated in Damascus

Israeli sources tell The New York Times IDF behind deadly strike in Damascus killing Mohammad Reza Zahedi; Russian Foreign Ministry condemns strike

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 04.02.24

Who was the Iranian Quds Force commander eliminated in Damascus

Arab sources say Mohammad Reza Zahedi was an influential figure with decades of experience in commanding IRGC forces, adding that he is the highest-ranking general killed since the death of Qassem Soleimani

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari, Yossi Yehoshua | 04.01.24

Iranian Quds Force commander killed in Israeli strike in Damascus, Arab media reports

Syrian media accuses Israel of attacking a building close to the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital leading to the death of IRCG commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi; Iran says diplomats killed in strike; IDF increases readiness amid reports; Strike most significant since elimination of Kassem Suleimani

Lior Ben Ari | 04.01.24

38 reported killed near Aleppo in attack blamed on Israel

Attack reportedly aimed at Hezbollah headquarters and pro-Iranian militia weapons depots near airport; number of dead is unprecedented and includes military personnel and civilians; Watch massive explosions after the attack

Lior Ben Ari | 03.29.24

Israeli official confirms 'significant targets' struck in Syria

Syrian opposition group identifies senior IRGC member Behrouz Vahedi as one of at least 15 casualties; officials say targets related to smuggling of weapons into Israel for terrorist attacks

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 03.26.24

13 killed in strikes on pro-Iranian militia targets in eastern Syria, report says

Opposition war monitor reports 'senior figure' killed in strike several hours after Iranian cargo plane landed at Deir ez-Zor airport, carrying Revolutionary Guard personnel and logistical equipment

Lior Ben Ari | 03.26.24

Syria says Israel attacked military targets around Damascus

Strike is second in as many days targeting Hezbollah assets in Syria; Saudi paper quotes source saying attack was on base used by military and Hezbollah; warns Damascus provides Iran-backed group with arms to use against Israel

Lior Ben Ari | 03.19.24