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In less than 30 minutes, the United States struck 85 targets spread across 7 cities in Iraq and Syria. These American airstrikes were carried out as a reprisal against a drone attack on an American base in Jordan, in which 3 American soldiers were killed and 40 others were injured. And according to the United States, this is just the beginning of a multi-tiered response. Even though both the Americans and the Iranians have repeatedly insisted that neither side wants a full-blown conflict. What is abundantly clear is that the Israel-Gaza war that began on the 7th of October has spread way beyond the frontiers of Gaza. By backing the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip to the hilt, the United States is getting more and more involved in this new West Asia conflict. And even if the political leaders at this moment are not willing to say it out loud, what is playing out is a subtle but steady proxy war between the United States and Iran. Our next report will get you the details

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Moscow said the US President Joe Biden is 'boosting' his presidential campaign with strikes in Iraq and Syria. In the United States, meanwhile, Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has requested Secret Service protection amid alleged threat to her life. Elsewhere, the election campaign for Pakistan National Assembly is in its last leg despite Army's dominance in the country's politics. Click here to read more: Moscow says Biden 'boosting' his presidential campaign with Syria, Iraq strikes Russia has accused US President Joe Biden of carrying out military strikes in Iraq and Syria to prop up his presidential re-election campaign. Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia, at a meeting of the Security Council, said Biden giving the nod to engage in conflicts in the Middle East was not in response to the deadly attack on US soldiers in Jordan but an attempt to boost his image. King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, to postpone public-facing duties: Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace said on Monday (Feb 5) that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and will postpone public-facing duties while undergoing treatment. The palace said that the king "remains wholly positive" and "looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible". Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection amid increase in threats on campaign trail Republican leader Nikki Haley has applied for Secret Service protection amid the increased threats she has been receiving on the campaign trail and days after another swatting incident. Pakistan Elections 2024: Transgender candidates campaign door-to-door × Five categories not enough, hurricanes 'faster than Ferrari' push scientists to propose new intensity scale A recent study suggests that hurricanes, fueled by the escalating climate crisis, have become so potent that a new classification, "Category 6," should be added to the conventional 1 to 5 scale. Researchers assert that the intensification of storms, attributed to global heating and rising ocean temperatures, warrants acknowledgment of a more extreme category. Premier League: Manchester City blast Brentford away to move within two points of top Pep Guardiola said Phil Foden is enjoying his best season at Manchester City after the England international's hat-trick beat Brentford 3-1 on Monday (Feb 5) to leave the Premier League's top three separated by just two points. Taylor Swift teases tracklist for upcoming album The Tortured Poets Department We finally know what to expect from Taylor Swift’s upcoming album that she teased during last night’s Grammy Awards. As Taylor went on to pick a Grammy on the stage at the 66th Grammy Awards, she revealed that new album is on the way and it will be called The Tortured Poets Department. She then went backstage after picking the award and posted on social media the release date for the same – April 19.

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Days after three US troops were killed in Jordan allegedly after attack by&nbsp;an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-who-is-kataib-hezbollah-the-iran-backed-group-allegedly-behind-the-jordan-strike-on-us-troops-685166">Iraq-based and Iran-linked proxy militant group</a>, the United States on Saturday (Feb 3) targeted a number of sites in both Iraq and Syria, pushing West Asia's edge of conflict further into the lines of war. At the time of filing this report, 40 militants have been killed in the US strikes.&nbsp;

Across the Atlantic, the Russian representative in the United Nations&nbsp;has called for the UN Security Council meeting over US strikes in Iraq and Syria.&nbsp;

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US President Joe Biden said that he directed the country's military to strike targets in Syria and Iraq.

Washington ordered attack on&nbsp;"IRGC [Iran Revolutionary Guards Corps] and affiliated militia".

The United States has some 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in neighbouring Iraq as part of an international coalition against the Islamic State group, a jihadist organisation that once controlled swathes of both countries.

<h2>Scale of American attack in Iraq and Syria</h2>

The US Central Command claimed that its forces hit as many as 85 targets in seven facilities, four in Syria and three in Iraq. The US reportedly used a mix of drones and long-range B1 bombers that flew all the way from the United States in a purported demonstration of the US airpower.&nbsp;

Iraq's Prime Minister's Office confirmed the US attacks in the Iraqi territory and described it as violation of its sovereignty. It also summoned the US envoy in Baghdad.&nbsp;

"In this incident, multiple American aircraft bombed locations in the Akashat and Al-Qa'im regions, including areas where our security forces are stationed, alongside nearby civilian areas," Iraq's Prime Minister's Office said in an official statement.

Akashat is located 518 km west of Baghdad, while Al-Qa'im region is 319 km northwest of the Iraqi capital.

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The American invasion of Iraq with Washington's false proclamation&nbsp;of presence of 'Weapons of Mass Destruction' in the country, has left a lasting effect on Iraqi life and lifelines. The consequent emergence of the Islamic State (Of Iraq and Syria) also resulted in thousands of civilian deaths.&nbsp;

For the current wave of attacks on its territory, Iraq has said that "the American side intentionally engaged in deception and distortion of facts, stating coordination with Iraqi authorities for the perpetration of this aggression".&nbsp;

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The Iraqi government said that civilians were among 16 people killed in the US strikes in Iraq.&nbsp;

<h2>Syria's reaction</h2>

The Syrian military&nbsp;said on Saturday (Feb 2) that the US occupation of Syrian territory "cannot continue" after Washington carried out deadly strikes in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three US soldiers in Jordan.

The overnight strikes killed "a number of civilians and soldiers, wounded others and caused significant damage to public and private property", the Syrian military said in a statement.

"The occupation of parts of Syrian territory by US forces cannot continue," it added, affirming the army's "determination to liberate all Syrian territory from terrorism and occupation".

The United States has not struck inside the Iranian territory, with both Washington and Tehran seemingly keen to avoid all-out war.

<h2>Are regional proxies responding to US attacks?</h2>

The militants of Islamic Resistance in Iraq on Saturday (Feb 2) claimed that they have targeted the al-Harir air base hosting US forces in northern Iraq. But three security sources later told Reuters that no such attack had occurred.

<h2>Iran's reaction</h2>

Tehran on Saturday (Feb 2) condemned US air strikes on Iraq and Syria as a "strategic mistake" by its arch-foe. Iran, however, did not mention that if there were any Iranian casualties in the strikes.

"Last night's attack on Syria and Iraq is an adventurous action and another strategic mistake by the US government, which will have no result other than intensifying tension and instability in the region," Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said in a statement.

US strikes overnight in eastern Syria killed 23 pro-Iran fighters, a war monitor said&nbsp;in a new toll for the American retaliatory action.

"The toll has risen to 23 dead: 10 pro-Iran fighters in the Deir Ezzor area and 13 in the Mayadeen area," said Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, adding that nine of the fighters were Syrians while six were Iraqis. There were no reported civilian deaths.

(With inputs from agencies)

Days after three US troops were killed in Jordan allegedly after attack by an Iraq-based and Iran-linked proxy militant group, the United States on Saturday (Feb 3) targeted a number of sites in both Iraq and Syria, pushing West Asia's edge of conflict further into the lines of war.

Days after three US troops were killed in Jordan allegedly after attack by an Iraq-based and Iran-linked proxy militant group, the United States on Saturday (Feb 3) targeted a number of sites in both Iraq and Syria, pushing West Asia's edge of conflict further into the lines of war. At the time of filing this report, 40 militants have been killed in the US strikes. Across the Atlantic, the Russian representative in the United Nations has called for the UN Security Council meeting over US strikes in Iraq and Syria. Also read | Explained | Who is Kataib Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group allegedly behind strike on US troops in Jordan? US President Joe Biden said that he directed the country's military to strike targets in Syria and Iraq. Washington ordered attack on "IRGC [Iran Revolutionary Guards Corps] and affiliated militia". The United States has some 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in neighbouring Iraq as part of an international coalition against the Islamic State group, a jihadist organisation that once controlled swathes of both countries. Scale of American attack in Iraq and Syria The US Central Command claimed that its forces hit as many as 85 targets in seven facilities, four in Syria and three in Iraq. The US reportedly used a mix of drones and long-range B1 bombers that flew all the way from the United States in a purported demonstration of the US airpower. Iraq's Prime Minister's Office confirmed the US attacks in the Iraqi territory and described it as violation of its sovereignty. It also summoned the US envoy in Baghdad. "In this incident, multiple American aircraft bombed locations in the Akashat and Al-Qa'im regions, including areas where our security forces are stationed, alongside nearby civilian areas," Iraq's Prime Minister's Office said in an official statement. Akashat is located 518 km west of Baghdad, while Al-Qa'im region is 319 km northwest of the Iraqi capital. The US strikes targeted sites in Iraq's Akashat and Qa'im region | Google Maps The American invasion of Iraq with Washington's false proclamation of presence of 'Weapons of Mass Destruction' in the country, has left a lasting effect on Iraqi life and lifelines. The consequent emergence of the Islamic State (Of Iraq and Syria) also resulted in thousands of civilian deaths. For the current wave of attacks on its territory, Iraq has said that "the American side intentionally engaged in deception and distortion of facts, stating coordination with Iraqi authorities for the perpetration of this aggression". The American administration has carried out a new act of aggression against Iraq's sovereignty. In this incident, multiple American aircraft bombed locations in the Akashat and Al-Qa'im regions, including areas where our security forces are stationed, alongside nearby civilian… — المكتب الإعلامي لرئيس الوزراء 🇮🇶 (@IraqiPMO) February 3, 2024 × The Iraqi government said that civilians were among 16 people killed in the US strikes in Iraq. Syria's reaction The Syrian military said on Saturday (Feb 2) that the US occupation of Syrian territory "cannot continue" after Washington carried out deadly strikes in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three US soldiers in Jordan. The overnight strikes killed "a number of civilians and soldiers, wounded others and caused significant damage to public and private property", the Syrian military said in a statement. "The occupation of parts of Syrian territory by US forces cannot continue," it added, affirming the army's "determination to liberate all Syrian territory from terrorism and occupation". The United States has not struck inside the Iranian territory, with both Washington and Tehran seemingly keen to avoid all-out war. Are regional proxies responding to US attacks? The militants of Islamic Resistance in Iraq on Saturday (Feb 2) claimed that they have targeted the al-Harir air base hosting US forces in northern Iraq. But three security sources later told Reuters that no such attack had occurred. Iran's reaction Tehran on Saturday (Feb 2) condemned US air strikes on Iraq and Syria as a "strategic mistake" by its arch-foe. Iran, however, did not mention that if there were any Iranian casualties in the strikes. "Last night's attack on Syria and Iraq is an adventurous action and another strategic mistake by the US government, which will have no result other than intensifying tension and instability in the region," Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said in a statement. US strikes overnight in eastern Syria killed 23 pro-Iran fighters, a war monitor said in a new toll for the American retaliatory action. "The toll has risen to 23 dead: 10 pro-Iran fighters in the Deir Ezzor area and 13 in the Mayadeen area," said Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, adding that nine of the fighters were Syrians while six were Iraqis. There were no reported civilian deaths. (With inputs from agencies)

Middle East crisis deepens as nearly 40 killed in US strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria

Syria said on Saturday (Feb 3) that a number of people died and also got injured following US strikes in the country. In a statement, the Syrian military said that the strikes on Friday killed "a number of civilians and soldiers, wounded others and caused significant damage to public and private property.

Syria said on Saturday (Feb 3) that a number of people died and also got injured following US strikes in the country. In a statement, the Syrian military said that the strikes on Friday killed "a number of civilians and soldiers, wounded others and caused significant damage to public and private property." "The occupation of parts of Syrian territory by US forces cannot continue," the military said and affirmed the army's "determination to liberate all Syrian territory from terrorism and occupation". According to a report by the news agency AFP, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights chief Rami Abdel Rahman said that at least 26 major sites housing pro-Iranian groups were destroyed in Syria, including weapons depots. Rahman added 23 pro-Iran fighters were killed in the strikes. The air strikes On Friday, the US launched air strikes against Iranian forces and allied militias in Iraq and Syria with President Joe Biden vowing more to come in retaliation for a deadly drone attack on an American base in Jordan last week. Also read | Iraq says US airstrikes a breach of 'sovereignty', warns of 'drastic consequences' The strikes, which lasted for 30 minutes, targeted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and "affiliated militia groups," with American forces -- including long-range bombers flown from the United States -- hitting "more than 85 targets," the US Central Command said in a statement. "The airstrikes employed more than 125 precision munitions," the statement added. The targets included command and control and intelligence centres, as well as rocket, missile and drone storage facilities belonging to militia groups and their IRGC sponsors who facilitated attacks against US and coalition forces. 'Strikes a violation of Iraq's sovereignty' General Yehia Rasool, a spokesman for Iraq's prime minister, called the strikes a "violation" of his country's sovereignty and said they would bring "disastrous consequences for the security and stability of Iraq and the region." Also watch | Baghdad condemns US strikes on Iran-backed targets in Syria, Iraq × Two Iraqi security sources told AFP that the strikes damaged a weapons warehouse and a command centre belonging to pro-Iranian groups in western Iraq, along the Syrian border, resulting in at least some injuries. Militants target al-Harir air base hosting US forces Hours after the US strikes on Saturday, Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) militants targeted the al-Harir air base hosting American forces in northern Iraq, the news agency Reuters reported citing the group. (With inputs from agencies)

US occupation of our territory cannot go on: Syria says number of people dead, wounded in American strikes

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

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

Israeli strikes in Syria on Monday killed seven people, including pro-Iran fighters, a war monitor said, in the latest such attack in the country against groups loyal to Tehran. In other news, the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party's (MDP) parliamentary group has agreed to submit an impeachment motion against President Mohamed Muizzu in light of the recent diplomatic tussle with ally nations such as India.&nbsp;

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Israeli strikes in Syria on Monday killed seven people, including pro-Iran fighters, a war monitor said, in the latest such attack in the country against groups loyal to Tehran.

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"In 2023, the US Embassy and Consulates in India processed a record-smashing 1.4 million US visas. Demand across all visa classes was unprecedented, with a 60 per cent increase in applications compared to 2022. Indians now represent one out of every ten US visa applicants around the world," the statement read. Indian student pens heartbreaking note for parents before dying by suicide A teenage girl preparing for the competitive Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) died by suicide on Monday (Jan 29) in India's Kota city. She left behind a note to her parents saying she was sorry, calling herself a “loser”. “Mummy, papa I can't do JEE. So I suicide,” the note scribbled in English said, according to police. “I am a loser. I am worst daughter. Sorry mummy papa. Yahi last option he (this is the last option),” the note found in Niharika Singh's room added. 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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.

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