United States on Friday (Feb 2) killed at least 18 pro-Iran fighters in eastern Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor released a statement saying.

"At least 18 pro-Iran fighters have been killed" in air strikes on Syria's east, five of them in Deir Ezzor, the monitor said.

This comes as US launched retaliatory air strikes against Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Tehran-affiliated groups in Iraq and Syria after a fatal attack in Jordan claimed the lives of three US troops and wounded nearly 40 others.

The US military released a statement saying that the air offensive struck targets including command and control centers, rockets, missiles and drone storage facilities, as well as logistics and munition supply chain facilities.

According to the military, the strikes hit more than 85 targets with more than 125 munitions.

They targeted the Quds Force, which is the foreign espionage and paramilitary arm of the IRGC that greatly exerts influence on its allied militia across the Middle East, from Lebanon to Iraq and Yemen to Syria.&nbsp;

Syrian state media also reported that an "American aggression" on sites in its desert areas and at the Syrian-Iraqi border on Friday led to multiple casualties and injuries.

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<h2>'US strikes to continue', says Biden</h2>

US President Joe Biden on Friday said that the retaliatory strikes will "continue."

"Our response began today. It will continue at times and places of our choosing," Biden said in a statement. "The United States does not seek conflict in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world. But let all those who might seek to do us harm know this: If you harm an American, we will respond."&nbsp;

On Sunday (Jan 28), a drone strike targeting a base in Jordan claimed the lives of three US troops.&nbsp;

After the attack, Biden condemned the Iran-backed militant groups and vowed to hold the perpetrators to account.

"While we are still gathering the facts of this attack, we know it was carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq," Biden said in a statement on the attack.

"We will carry on their commitment to fight terrorism. And have no doubt -- we will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner of our choosing," he added.

The US president then called the three fallen service members “patriots,” praising their bravery and offering his grief, calling it a “despicable and wholly unjust attack.”&nbsp;

“Together, we will keep the sacred obligation we bear to their families. We will strive to be worthy of their honour and valour. We will carry on their commitment to fight terrorism,” the president said.

(With inputs from agencies)

United States on Friday (Feb 2) killed at least 18 pro-Iran fighters in eastern Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor released a statement saying.

United States on Friday (Feb 2) killed at least 18 pro-Iran fighters in eastern Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor released a statement saying. "At least 18 pro-Iran fighters have been killed" in air strikes on Syria's east, five of them in Deir Ezzor, the monitor said. This comes as US launched retaliatory air strikes against Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Tehran-affiliated groups in Iraq and Syria after a fatal attack in Jordan claimed the lives of three US troops and wounded nearly 40 others. The US military released a statement saying that the air offensive struck targets including command and control centers, rockets, missiles and drone storage facilities, as well as logistics and munition supply chain facilities. According to the military, the strikes hit more than 85 targets with more than 125 munitions. They targeted the Quds Force, which is the foreign espionage and paramilitary arm of the IRGC that greatly exerts influence on its allied militia across the Middle East, from Lebanon to Iraq and Yemen to Syria. Syrian state media also reported that an "American aggression" on sites in its desert areas and at the Syrian-Iraqi border on Friday led to multiple casualties and injuries. Also read: Did US fail to avert Jordan attack due to drone-related confusion? 'US strikes to continue', says Biden US President Joe Biden on Friday said that the retaliatory strikes will "continue." "Our response began today. It will continue at times and places of our choosing," Biden said in a statement. "The United States does not seek conflict in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world. But let all those who might seek to do us harm know this: If you harm an American, we will respond." On Sunday (Jan 28), a drone strike targeting a base in Jordan claimed the lives of three US troops. After the attack, Biden condemned the Iran-backed militant groups and vowed to hold the perpetrators to account. "While we are still gathering the facts of this attack, we know it was carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq," Biden said in a statement on the attack. "We will carry on their commitment to fight terrorism. And have no doubt -- we will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner of our choosing," he added. The US president then called the three fallen service members “patriots,” praising their bravery and offering his grief, calling it a “despicable and wholly unjust attack.” “Together, we will keep the sacred obligation we bear to their families. We will strive to be worthy of their honour and valour. We will carry on their commitment to fight terrorism,” the president said. (With inputs from agencies)

US carries out retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria against Iran-linked targets

The US launched an air assault on several sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iran-backed militias. The attacks come in retaliation to the Drone strike that killed three US service members in Jordan.

US strikes Iran-backed targets in Iraq and Syria

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Syria effectively reached the Asian Cup last 16 for the first time in their history on Tuesday (Jan 23) with a 1-0 win over India, sending their opponents home.&nbsp; 
 
Hector Cuper's side finished Group B with four points and are set to go through to the knockouts as one of the best four third-placed teams.

Omar Khribin was Syria's hero, his 76th-minute goal turning the winner. Meanwhile, Igor Stimac's India head home with three defeats and no goals.

Syria did most of the attacking in the opening exchanges in Doha but were restricted to speculative shots, as they sought their first goal and win at this Asian Cup.

They were lucky not to be reduced to 10 men after 25 minutes, when Mahmood Al-Aswad violently chest-barged Mahesh Singh Naorem to the ground, having been dragged back in possession.

Referee Sivakorn Pu-udom booked both players, in a generally lenient performance.

Moments later, the Thai official declined fierce penalty appeals from the Syrians for a trip in the box on Ammar Ramadan.

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By half-time, with Uzbekistan trailing Australia 1-0 in the other match, a win would have seen Syria tie the Uzbeks on four points.

But they trailed their rivals on goal difference and would need to score a few to take second place and an automatic place in the knockouts.

Minutes after the break, India's defence was weakened as centre-back Sandesh Jhingan limped off with an injury, replaced by the less experienced Nikhil Poojary.

Syria continued to hog possession, but could not conjure a real chance.

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India, who were also yet to register a goal in Qatar, could not connect with striker Sunil Chhetri, despite the 39-year-old's spirited running.

With 20 minutes left and many goals required, Syria coach Cuper sent on forward Alaa Al-Dali, replacing Ramadan.&nbsp;

As Indian legs tired, Syria finally mustered a moment of slick football 14 minutes from time, Ibrahim Hesar delivering a cutback from the left for Khribin to drill into the net.

Syria effectively reached the Asian Cup last 16 for the first time in their history on Tuesday (Jan 23) with a 1-0 win over India, sending their opponents home. Hector Cuper's side finished Group B with four points and are set to go through to the knockouts as one of the best four third-placed teams.

Syria effectively reached the Asian Cup last 16 for the first time in their history on Tuesday (Jan 23) with a 1-0 win over India, sending their opponents home. Hector Cuper's side finished Group B with four points and are set to go through to the knockouts as one of the best four third-placed teams. Omar Khribin was Syria's hero, his 76th-minute goal turning the winner. Meanwhile, Igor Stimac's India head home with three defeats and no goals. Syria did most of the attacking in the opening exchanges in Doha but were restricted to speculative shots, as they sought their first goal and win at this Asian Cup. They were lucky not to be reduced to 10 men after 25 minutes, when Mahmood Al-Aswad violently chest-barged Mahesh Singh Naorem to the ground, having been dragged back in possession. Referee Sivakorn Pu-udom booked both players, in a generally lenient performance. Moments later, the Thai official declined fierce penalty appeals from the Syrians for a trip in the box on Ammar Ramadan. Watch | Decoding rise of Indian Football through Naupang League × By half-time, with Uzbekistan trailing Australia 1-0 in the other match, a win would have seen Syria tie the Uzbeks on four points. But they trailed their rivals on goal difference and would need to score a few to take second place and an automatic place in the knockouts. Minutes after the break, India's defence was weakened as centre-back Sandesh Jhingan limped off with an injury, replaced by the less experienced Nikhil Poojary. Syria continued to hog possession, but could not conjure a real chance. Also read | EXCLUSIVE: We are not far from FIFA World Cup qualification - Lalrindika Ralte backs India to shine India, who were also yet to register a goal in Qatar, could not connect with striker Sunil Chhetri, despite the 39-year-old's spirited running. With 20 minutes left and many goals required, Syria coach Cuper sent on forward Alaa Al-Dali, replacing Ramadan. As Indian legs tired, Syria finally mustered a moment of slick football 14 minutes from time, Ibrahim Hesar delivering a cutback from the left for Khribin to drill into the net.

India dumped out of Asian Cup after agonising  0-1 loss to Syria

Two high-ranking Iranian military advisers along with three others were killed in a strike launched by Israel on the Syrian capital Damascus on Saturday (Jan 20), according to Iranian media reports.

Israel's Strike in Damascus: Iran claims 4 of its officers killed in attack

Two high-ranking Iranian military advisers along with three others were killed in a strike launched by Israel on the Syrian capital Damascus on Saturday (Jan 20), according to Iranian media reports.

"Two high-ranking Iranian advisers were martyred in today's attack by the Zionist regime (Israel) in the Mazzeh neighbourhood of Damascus," Iran's Mehr news agency said, quoting an informed but unnamed source.

The attack claimed the life of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' intelligence chief for Syria, his deputy as well as two other Guards members on Saturday, reported Iranian media.

"The Revolutionary Guards' Syria intel chief, his deputy and two other Guards members were martyred in the attack on Syria by Israel," Iran's Mehr news agency said, quoting an informed but unnamed source.

The Revolutionary Guards also released a statement saying that four of its members were left dead in the strike on the Syrian capital further condemning Israel for the attack.

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As per the official Syrian news agency SANA, a residential building was targeted in the strike which was situated in the Mazzeh neighbourhood of Damascus.

However, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said that the Israeli strike hit a four-storey building where "Iran-aligned leaders" were holding a meeting.

"An Israeli missile strike targeted a four-storey building, killing five people... and destroying the whole building where Iran-aligned leaders were meeting," said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based organisation that relies on a network of sources on the ground.

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<h2>Israeli air strike in Syria kills senior Iranian general</h2>

Earlier in the month of December, an Israeli air strike killed a senior Iranian general in Syria, said the military.

Razi Moussavi from the Quds Force was the most senior commander of the Guards' foreign operations arm to be killed outside of Iran after a strike launched by the United States on Bagdad on January 3, 2020, killed the Force's commander, Qasem Soleimani.

During the civil war in Syria, which has now been going on for a decade, Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on the conflict-torn country majorly targeting Iran-backed forces as well as Syrian army positions.

However, there has been an upsurge in the number of strikes in Syria ever since the war broke out between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

(With inputs from agencies)

Two high-ranking Iranian military advisers along with three others were killed in a strike launched by Israel on the Syrian capital Damascus on Saturday (Jan 20), according to Iranian media reports. "Two high-ranking Iranian advisers were martyred in today's attack by the Zionist regime (Israel) in the Mazzeh neighbourhood of Damascus," Iran's Mehr news agency said, quoting an informed but unnamed source. The attack claimed the life of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' intelligence chief for Syria, his deputy as well as two other Guards members on Saturday, reported Iranian media. "The Revolutionary Guards' Syria intel chief, his deputy and two other Guards members were martyred in the attack on Syria by Israel," Iran's Mehr news agency said, quoting an informed but unnamed source. The Revolutionary Guards also released a statement saying that four of its members were left dead in the strike on the Syrian capital further condemning Israel for the attack. Also read: Israel to get 'real slap in the face' if aggression expanded: Hezbollah As per the official Syrian news agency SANA, a residential building was targeted in the strike which was situated in the Mazzeh neighbourhood of Damascus. However, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said that the Israeli strike hit a four-storey building where "Iran-aligned leaders" were holding a meeting. "An Israeli missile strike targeted a four-storey building, killing five people... and destroying the whole building where Iran-aligned leaders were meeting," said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based organisation that relies on a network of sources on the ground. WATCH | Pakistan and Iran agree to 'de-escalate' after trading air strikes × Israeli air strike in Syria kills senior Iranian general Earlier in the month of December, an Israeli air strike killed a senior Iranian general in Syria, said the military. Razi Moussavi from the Quds Force was the most senior commander of the Guards' foreign operations arm to be killed outside of Iran after a strike launched by the United States on Bagdad on January 3, 2020, killed the Force's commander, Qasem Soleimani. During the civil war in Syria, which has now been going on for a decade, Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on the conflict-torn country majorly targeting Iran-backed forces as well as Syrian army positions. However, there has been an upsurge in the number of strikes in Syria ever since the war broke out between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran says Israeli strike on Damascus killed Guards’ Syria spy chief along with 4 others

An Israeli strike on Damascus killed five people in a building where “Iran-aligned leaders” were meeting on Saturday, a war monitor said, as regional tensions soar over the Israel-Gaza war.

“An Israeli missile strike targeted a four-storey building, killing five people … and destroying the whole building where Iran-aligned leaders were meeting,” said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

The British-based monitor with a network of sources inside Syria said the targeted neighbourhood is known to be a high-security zone home to leaders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and pro-Iran Palestinian factions.

“They were for sure targeting senior members” of those groups, said Observatory director Rami Abdel Rahman.

The mid-morning strike, which caused a large plume of smoke to billow into the sky, was also reported by Syrian state media.

“An attack targeted a residential building in the Mazzeh neighbourhood in Damascus, resulting from an Israeli aggression,” the official SANA news agency reported. It did not say if there were any casualties.

“I heard the explosion clearly in the western Mazzeh area, and I saw a large cloud of smoke,” a resident told Agence France-Presse.

“The sound was similar to a missile explosion, and minutes later I heard the sound of ambulances,” he added.

During more than a decade of civil war in Syria, Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on its territory, primarily targeting Iran-backed forces as well as Syrian army positions.

But it has intensified attacks since the war between Israel and Hamas, which like Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement is an ally of Iran, began on October 7.

In December, an Israeli air strike killed Razi Moussavi, a senior general with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, the military force said.

Razi Moussavi was the most senior commander of the Guards’ foreign operations arm, the Quds Force, to be killed outside Iran since a US drone strike in Baghdad in January 2020 killed the Force’s commander, Qassem Soleimani.

In the same month, air strikes in eastern Syria, “likely” carried out by Israel, killed at least 23 pro-Iran fighters, the Observatory said at the time, reporting four more dead in the country’s north.

Recent months have also seen regular cross-border exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

Israel rarely comments on individual strikes targeting Syria, but it has repeatedly said it will not allow arch-foe Iran, which backs President Bashar al-Assad’s government, to expand its presence there.

Since 2011, Syria has endured a bloody conflict that has claimed over half a million lives and displaced several million people.

An Israeli strike on Damascus killed five people in a building where “Iran-aligned leaders” were meeting on Saturday, a war monitor said, as regional tensions soar over the Israel-Gaza war.

An Israeli strike on Damascus killed five people in a building where “Iran-aligned leaders” were meeting on Saturday, a war monitor said, as regional tensions soar over the Israel-Gaza war. “An Israeli missile strike targeted a four-storey building, killing five people … and destroying the whole building where Iran-aligned leaders were meeting,” said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The British-based monitor with a network of sources inside Syria said the targeted neighbourhood is known to be a high-security zone home to leaders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and pro-Iran Palestinian factions. “They were for sure targeting senior members” of those groups, said Observatory director Rami Abdel Rahman. The mid-morning strike, which caused a large plume of smoke to billow into the sky, was also reported by Syrian state media. “An attack targeted a residential building in the Mazzeh neighbourhood in Damascus, resulting from an Israeli aggression,” the official SANA news agency reported. It did not say if there were any casualties. “I heard the explosion clearly in the western Mazzeh area, and I saw a large cloud of smoke,” a resident told Agence France-Presse. “The sound was similar to a missile explosion, and minutes later I heard the sound of ambulances,” he added. During more than a decade of civil war in Syria, Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on its territory, primarily targeting Iran-backed forces as well as Syrian army positions. But it has intensified attacks since the war between Israel and Hamas, which like Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement is an ally of Iran, began on October 7. In December, an Israeli air strike killed Razi Moussavi, a senior general with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, the military force said. Razi Moussavi was the most senior commander of the Guards’ foreign operations arm, the Quds Force, to be killed outside Iran since a US drone strike in Baghdad in January 2020 killed the Force’s commander, Qassem Soleimani. In the same month, air strikes in eastern Syria, “likely” carried out by Israel, killed at least 23 pro-Iran fighters, the Observatory said at the time, reporting four more dead in the country’s north. Recent months have also seen regular cross-border exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israel rarely comments on individual strikes targeting Syria, but it has repeatedly said it will not allow arch-foe Iran, which backs President Bashar al-Assad’s government, to expand its presence there. Since 2011, Syria has endured a bloody conflict that has claimed over half a million lives and displaced several million people.

Israel strikes in Syrian capital Damascus leave five ‘Iran-aligned leaders’ dead

Did Pakistan consult U.S. before its cross-border strike in Iran? The U.S. State Dept has said that it didn't have any specific conversation. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Iran-Pak cross border strikes: Did Pak consult America?

In retaliation to deadly January 3 explosions, iran carried out targeted strikes on Israel’s spy headquarters and isil bases in three countries. Is Iran displaying its military power, or has the country stepped into the ring of regional volatility?

Iran targets Syria, Iraq & Pakistan | The West Asia Post

Pakistan bombed neighbouring Iran a little more than 24 hours after Tehran conducted missile strikes on terror groups in Pakistan. This has led to fears that another war could break out, at a time when tensions are simmering in West Asia. Can pakistan afford to go against Iran? Is pak ready to be hostile with three neighbours?

Iran-Pakistan tensions: Iran & Pakistan engage in tit-for-tat military strikes | World News | WION

Tensions between Iran and Pakistan have hit a new low. How will things unfold going forward? Pakistan military carried out strikes on Iran's Baloch province. Watch to know more!

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Drones and missiles were used by Iran on Wednesday to attack Pakistan, claiming to target two bases used by the terrorist organization Jaish al-Adl. This came a day after the elite Revolutionary Guards carried out similar operations against Syria and Iraq. Pakistan denounced Iran's "unprovoked violation of its airspace" and threatened "consequences" in a sharply worded statement. Pakistan has reported that three children have been injured and two children have died as a result of the attack by Iran.

Iran strikes 'militant bases' inside Pakistan, latter warns of 'serious consequences' | WION

The new Kheiber Shekan medium-range missile was used for the first time on Monday when it struck what it claimed was a terrorist facility in Syria Idlib province.

Tehran banks on deadly Kheiber Shekan missile | Terrorist facility tarteged in Syria's Idlib

Turkey carried out another slew of airstrikes against Kurdish sites in northern Syria in response for the deaths of nine Turkish soldiers. The sites struck included military bases, arms depots and logistical warehouses.

Turkish air strikes hit 23 Kurdish militant targets Syria

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) launched missile attacks on multiple "terrorist targets" in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq and Syria, state media reported on Tuesday (Jan 16).

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) launched missile attacks on multiple "terrorist targets" in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq and Syria, state media reported on Tuesday (Jan 16). In a statement, the IRCG said the attacks destroyed "a spy headquarters" and a "gathering of anti-Iranian terrorist groups" in Arbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. According to Iraq's Kurdistan Security Council, four people were killed and six others were injured. Meanwhile, the Kurdistan Democratic Party said that prominent businessman Peshraw Dizayee was among the civilians who were killed. The IRCG said that it hit targets in Syria with ballistic missiles, including the "gathering places of commanders and main elements related to recent terrorist operations, particularly the Islamic State group." Click here to follow all updates on the Israel-Hamas war The strike in Syria was in response to recent attacks by terrorist groups that killed Iranians in the southern cities of Kerman and Rask. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said that explosions were heard in Aleppo and its countryside. US condemns Iranian strikes The US slammed Iran for its "reckless" deadly missile attacks on targets in the Kurdistan region, warning they undermine stability. In a statement, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "The United States strongly condemns Iran's attacks in Erbil today and offers condolences to the families of those who were killed. We oppose Iran's reckless missile strikes, which undermine Iraq's stability." Also read: Iran frees journalists jailed for covering Mahsa Amini’s death over a year after arrest Earlier, a White House spokesperson said no US personnel or facilities were targeted. Israeli spy HQ in Kurdistan targeted too In its statement, the IRCG also said that it had struck the alleged Israeli "spy headquarters," the IRNA news agency reported. The guards said the headquarters had served as "the centre for developing espionage operations and planning terrorist actions in the region". The strike was in response to recent attacks on Iran and the "axis of resistance" of Iran-aligned groups, which have raised concerns about violence spreading from the Israel-Hamas war. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran launches barrage of missile strikes in northern Iraq and Syria; US condemns attacks

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have launched missile attacks on multiple “terrorist” targets in Syria and in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. The security council of the Kurdish regional government said in a statement that four civilians were killed and six injured in the strikes.

Iran Guards strike targets in Iraq and Syria

Turkey targets Kurdish establishments in Northern Syria

Iran strikes targets in Iraq and Syria as regional tensions escalate

Iran launches missile against Syria & Iraq; 2 US navy sailors go missing at sea

Turkey carried out airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in neighbouring Iraq and Syria on Saturday. This comes a day after an attack on a Turkish military base in Iraq killed nine Turkish soldiers.

Turkey launches airstrikes against Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria

A war monitor said that an Islamic State group attack killed at least 14 soldiers aboard a military bus in the Syrian desert on Tuesday (Jan 9), which is said to be the second such attack this year.&nbsp;

As reported by the news agency AFP, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that "at least 14 members of the regime forces were killed" and several others wounded "in a bloody IS attack on a military bus" in the desert near the ancient city of Palmyra.&nbsp;

The attack was confirmed by Syria's defence ministry by issuing a statement later. However, their death toll was lower than what the war monitor released.&nbsp;

It said eight soldiers and one civilian were killed and 13 people were wounded in an attack on a military bus in Syria’s Palmyra on Tuesday.&nbsp;

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Another attack was reported last week when IS reportedly killed nine Syrian government soldiers and militiamen when military posts were attacked in the eastern desert, the Britain-based Observatory noted.&nbsp;

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<h2>Israel strikes targets in Syria&nbsp;</h2>

Six sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters that Israel is carrying out an unprecedented wave of deadly strikes in Syria targeting cargo trucks, infrastructure and people involved in Iran's weapons lifeline to its proxies in the region.&nbsp;

As per the news agency, sources said that Israel had shifted strategies following the October 7 rampage by Hamas fighters into Israeli territory and the ensuing Israeli bombing campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon.&nbsp;

The sources include a Syrian military intelligence officer and a commander in the regional alliance backing Damascus.&nbsp;

The sources said that Israel has struck Iran-linked targets in Syria for years, but now, it has been unleashing deadlier air raids.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A war monitor said that an Islamic State group attack killed at least 14 soldiers aboard a military bus in the Syrian desert on Tuesday (Jan 9), which is said to be the second such attack this year.

A war monitor said that an Islamic State group attack killed at least 14 soldiers aboard a military bus in the Syrian desert on Tuesday (Jan 9), which is said to be the second such attack this year. As reported by the news agency AFP, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that "at least 14 members of the regime forces were killed" and several others wounded "in a bloody IS attack on a military bus" in the desert near the ancient city of Palmyra. The attack was confirmed by Syria's defence ministry by issuing a statement later. However, their death toll was lower than what the war monitor released. It said eight soldiers and one civilian were killed and 13 people were wounded in an attack on a military bus in Syria’s Palmyra on Tuesday. Also read: Blinken tells Netanyahu to avoid 'further civilian harm' in Gaza Another attack was reported last week when IS reportedly killed nine Syrian government soldiers and militiamen when military posts were attacked in the eastern desert, the Britain-based Observatory noted. Watch: Egypt officials: Ceasefire a priority over post-war arrangements × Also read: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will stay in job, says White House Israel strikes targets in Syria Six sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters that Israel is carrying out an unprecedented wave of deadly strikes in Syria targeting cargo trucks, infrastructure and people involved in Iran's weapons lifeline to its proxies in the region. As per the news agency, sources said that Israel had shifted strategies following the October 7 rampage by Hamas fighters into Israeli territory and the ensuing Israeli bombing campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon. The sources include a Syrian military intelligence officer and a commander in the regional alliance backing Damascus. The sources said that Israel has struck Iran-linked targets in Syria for years, but now, it has been unleashing deadlier air raids. (With inputs from agencies)

Islamic State group kills 14 Syria soldiers, says war monitor

If reports are to be believed, the pro-Iranian terror outfits have once again struck the US military base of&nbsp;Kharab al-Jir in Syria. The attack took place on Friday (Dec 29) afternoon and follows the pattern of an intensified campaign of violence by the Islamist groups that want a spillover in regional tension.&nbsp;

Previously, the&nbsp;Kharab al-Jir base was attacked in October on two consecutive days. At the time, the attacks were claimed by groups either directly controlled by Tehran or sharing the ideology of other groups currently fighting Israel.

The fresh attack&nbsp;comes in the backdrop of&nbsp;the US&nbsp;military carrying out retaliatory strikes in Iraq after three American soldiers were wounded in a drone attack on December 26 by Iran-aligned terrorists.

A US base in Iraq's Erbil that houses American forces came under attack from a one-way drone earlier on Monday (Dec 25), leaving one soldier in critical condition. The retaliatory attacks were carried out at the discretion of US President Joe Biden.&nbsp;

"These strikes are intended to hold accountable those elements directly responsible for attacks on coalition forces in Iraq and Syria and degrade their ability to continue attacks. We will always protect our forces," said&nbsp;General Michael Erik Kurilla, head of US Central Command.

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The White House has accused&nbsp;Iran of “actively facilitating” rocket and drone attacks on its forces in Iraq and Syria.&nbsp;President Joe Biden has since directed the Department of Defense to brace for&nbsp;similar attacks and respond appropriately

“Iran continues to support Hamas and Hezbollah, and we know that Iran is closely monitoring these events and, in some cases, actively facilitating these attacks and spurring on others who may want to exploit the conflict for their own good or for that of Iran,” said White House spokesman John Kirby at the time.&nbsp;

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Despite US retaliation, the continuous attacks by Iran-backed non-state actors suggests that Tehran has an extensive&nbsp;network of well-armed, aggressive and well-coordinated proxies across the region which it has established for exactly this scenario.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

If reports are to be believed, the pro-Iranian terror outfits have once again struck the US military base of Kharab al-Jir in Syria. The attack took place on Friday (Dec 29) afternoon and follows the pattern of an intensified campaign of violence by the Islamist groups that want a spillover in regional tension.

If reports are to be believed, the pro-Iranian terror outfits have once again struck the US military base of Kharab al-Jir in Syria. The attack took place on Friday (Dec 29) afternoon and follows the pattern of an intensified campaign of violence by the Islamist groups that want a spillover in regional tension. Previously, the Kharab al-Jir base was attacked in October on two consecutive days. At the time, the attacks were claimed by groups either directly controlled by Tehran or sharing the ideology of other groups currently fighting Israel. The fresh attack comes in the backdrop of the US military carrying out retaliatory strikes in Iraq after three American soldiers were wounded in a drone attack on December 26 by Iran-aligned terrorists. A US base in Iraq's Erbil that houses American forces came under attack from a one-way drone earlier on Monday (Dec 25), leaving one soldier in critical condition. The retaliatory attacks were carried out at the discretion of US President Joe Biden. "These strikes are intended to hold accountable those elements directly responsible for attacks on coalition forces in Iraq and Syria and degrade their ability to continue attacks. We will always protect our forces," said General Michael Erik Kurilla, head of US Central Command. Watch | US counterstrike on Iran-backed forces, former retaliates after 3 troops hurt × The White House has accused Iran of “actively facilitating” rocket and drone attacks on its forces in Iraq and Syria. President Joe Biden has since directed the Department of Defense to brace for similar attacks and respond appropriately “Iran continues to support Hamas and Hezbollah, and we know that Iran is closely monitoring these events and, in some cases, actively facilitating these attacks and spurring on others who may want to exploit the conflict for their own good or for that of Iran,” said White House spokesman John Kirby at the time. Also read | US carries out retaliatory attacks in Iraq after militants target military base leaving three injured Despite US retaliation, the continuous attacks by Iran-backed non-state actors suggests that Tehran has an extensive network of well-armed, aggressive and well-coordinated proxies across the region which it has established for exactly this scenario. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran-backed Islamist terror outfits strike US base in Syria again

Israel's military chief, asked on Tuesday about a reported Israeli strike that killed a senior adviser in Iran's Revolutionary Guards in Syria, declined to comment but said Israeli forces work throughout the region.

An Israeli air strike outside the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday killed a senior adviser in Iran's Revolutionary Guards, three security sources and Iranian state media said.

Gravitas | Sayyed Reza Mousavi: Iran's senior commander killed in Israeli airstrike

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"I will not comment on various actions we take. The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) is working together with other security organizations throughout the Middle East, within the borders of the state, around the borders of the state," Herzi Halevi told reporters near Gaza when asked about the strike.

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"We take whatever action necessary to make it very clear that we are very determined to defend the country, are willing to go far," Chief of the General Staff Halevi said.

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The adviser, known as Sayyed Razi Mousavi, was responsible for coordinating the military alliance between Syria and Iran. The Revolutionary Guards said Israel would suffer for killing Mousavi, who held the Guards' rank of brigadier-general.

Israel's military chief, asked on Tuesday about a reported Israeli strike that killed a senior adviser in Iran's Revolutionary Guards in Syria, declined to comment but said Israeli forces work throughout the region.

Israel's military chief, asked on Tuesday about a reported Israeli strike that killed a senior adviser in Iran's Revolutionary Guards in Syria, declined to comment but said Israeli forces work throughout the region. An Israeli air strike outside the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday killed a senior adviser in Iran's Revolutionary Guards, three security sources and Iranian state media said. Gravitas | Sayyed Reza Mousavi: Iran's senior commander killed in Israeli airstrike × "I will not comment on various actions we take. The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) is working together with other security organizations throughout the Middle East, within the borders of the state, around the borders of the state," Herzi Halevi told reporters near Gaza when asked about the strike. Also Read | Israel mulling over increasing defence spending by US$8 billion in 2024 "We take whatever action necessary to make it very clear that we are very determined to defend the country, are willing to go far," Chief of the General Staff Halevi said. Also Read | Internet, phone services again disrupted across Gaza, Israel says war will last ‘for many more months’ The adviser, known as Sayyed Razi Mousavi, was responsible for coordinating the military alliance between Syria and Iran. The Revolutionary Guards said Israel would suffer for killing Mousavi, who held the Guards' rank of brigadier-general.

Israel acts wherever it has to, army chief says after Syria strike

The US targeted three sites used by Iran-backed forces in Iraq and this happened on Monday after an attack wounded three US personnel. Washington has reportedly hit the sites used by Iran and its proxy forces in Iraq and Syria in response to attacks on the US.

Iraq: Drone targets US troops in Iraq, former retaliates after three troops hurt | World News | WION

The Turkish air force conducted air strikes in northern Iraq and Syria, destroyed 29 targets of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) after 12 soldiers got killed in the past two days in Northern Iraq. In 2023,Turkiye has carried out 124 strikes in northern Syria. As Turkey airstrikes against Kurdish militants, Human Rights group says 11 civilians' were injured in the latest strikes.

Turkiye intensifies airstrikes in Syria & Northern Iraq

Turkish air strikes killed eight civilians in Syria's Kurdish-held northeast Monday, a war monitor and local media said, as Ankara launched operations in Iraq and Syria following deadly attacks on its soldiers.

On Saturday, Turkey announced a new wave of air strikes in retaliation for two separate attacks on its bases in northern Iraq that killed 12 soldiers, which Ankara blamed on Kurdish militants.

Eight civilians were killed in strikes on Monday, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, revising an earlier toll of six deaths.

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The Britain-based monitor, which has a network of sources inside Syria, said five of the victims were employees of a printing works in the northern city of Qamishli, near the Turkish border.

Syrian Kurdish news agency ANHA also reported eight deaths.

The strikes hit more than 20 targets, primarily in the Qamishli area of the semi-autonomous Kurdish administration, the monitor and AFP correspondents in the region said.

Farhad Shani, spokesman for the US-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said on X, formerly Twitter, that the strikes destroyed "more than 25" civilian facilities and confirmed the death toll of eight civilians.

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The SDF spearheaded the battle to dislodge Islamic State group fighters from their last scraps of territory in Syria&nbsp;in 2019.

On Saturday evening, an AFP correspondent as well as the Observatory reported strikes against oil sites near the Turkish border, without reporting any victims.

In October, Turkey intensified air strikes on Syria's northeast after an attack in Ankara that wounded two security personnel earlier that month.

A branch of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) -- listed as a terrorist group by Ankara and its Western allies -- claimed responsibility for the attack, the first bombing to hit the Turkish capital since 2016.

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Turkey views the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) that dominate the SDF as an offshoot of the PKK.

Since 2016, Turkey has carried out successive ground operations to expel Kurdish forces from border areas of northern Syria. 
 
The conflict in Syria has killed more than half a million people since it began in 2011 with the authorities' brutal crackdown on anti-government protests, spiralling into a devastating war involving foreign armies and jihadists.

Turkish air strikes killed eight civilians in Syria's Kurdish-held northeast Monday, a war monitor and local media said, as Ankara launched operations in Iraq and Syria following deadly attacks on its soldiers.

Turkish air strikes killed eight civilians in Syria's Kurdish-held northeast Monday, a war monitor and local media said, as Ankara launched operations in Iraq and Syria following deadly attacks on its soldiers. On Saturday, Turkey announced a new wave of air strikes in retaliation for two separate attacks on its bases in northern Iraq that killed 12 soldiers, which Ankara blamed on Kurdish militants. Eight civilians were killed in strikes on Monday, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, revising an earlier toll of six deaths. ALSO READ | Death toll after drone attack on Syria military academy rises to 112: War monitor The Britain-based monitor, which has a network of sources inside Syria, said five of the victims were employees of a printing works in the northern city of Qamishli, near the Turkish border. Syrian Kurdish news agency ANHA also reported eight deaths. The strikes hit more than 20 targets, primarily in the Qamishli area of the semi-autonomous Kurdish administration, the monitor and AFP correspondents in the region said. Farhad Shani, spokesman for the US-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said on X, formerly Twitter, that the strikes destroyed "more than 25" civilian facilities and confirmed the death toll of eight civilians. ALSO WATCH | Turkey conducts Air Strikes in Iraq, Syria after 12 Turkish soldiers were killed The SDF spearheaded the battle to dislodge Islamic State group fighters from their last scraps of territory in Syria in 2019. On Saturday evening, an AFP correspondent as well as the Observatory reported strikes against oil sites near the Turkish border, without reporting any victims. In October, Turkey intensified air strikes on Syria's northeast after an attack in Ankara that wounded two security personnel earlier that month. A branch of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) -- listed as a terrorist group by Ankara and its Western allies -- claimed responsibility for the attack, the first bombing to hit the Turkish capital since 2016. ALSO READ | US shoots down Turkish drone in Syria in 'self defence' Turkey views the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) that dominate the SDF as an offshoot of the PKK. Since 2016, Turkey has carried out successive ground operations to expel Kurdish forces from border areas of northern Syria. The conflict in Syria has killed more than half a million people since it began in 2011 with the authorities' brutal crackdown on anti-government protests, spiralling into a devastating war involving foreign armies and jihadists.

At least eight civilians killed after Turkish strikes on Syria

The US targeted three sides used by Iran-backed forces in Iraq on Monday after an attack wounded three American personal earlier in the day. Washington has repeatedly hit sites that were used by Iran and its proxy forces in Iraq as well as Syria in response to the attacks on US and Allied Forces.

Iraq: US counterstrikes Iran-backed forces

Turkey has launched an intensive campaign of air strikes against Kurdish groups in Northern Iraq and Syria. The strikes are in response to the deaths of 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq over the weekend. According to the Turkish Defense Ministry, the strike has killed at least 26 militants in air strikes. However, a local hospital official in Northern Syria says the strikes have killed at least six civilians.

Turkey intensifies airstrikes against Kurdish groups in Syria, Northern Iraq

US counterstrike on Iran-backed forces, former retaliates after 3 troops hurt | World News | WION

The Turkish air force conducted air strikes in northern Iraq and Syria and destroyed 29 targets of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) after 12 soldiers were killed in the past two days in northern Iraq.

Turkey conducts Air Strikes in Iraq, Syria after 12 Turkish soldiers were killed

On the sixth of February, Turkiye and Syria faced the deadliest of natural disasters. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the two countries. More than 50,000 people were killed. WION was there, we brought you reports of the death and destruction as it happened. Our first rewind report – Ghadi Francis recaps the horror as it unfolded.

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