Israel accused of deadly strike on Iranian consulate in Syria

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In a tragic escalation of tensions, Iran's Revolutionary Guards have accused Israel of carrying out a deadly strike on the Iranian consulate building in Damascus, Syria. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least seven officers, including senior commanders Brig-Gen Mohammad Reza Zahedi and Brig-Gen Mohammad Hadi Haji-Rahimi.

 

 

The strike, condemned by both Iran and Syria's governments, targeted a building adjacent to the Iranian embassy and is believed to be part of Israel's broader efforts to combat what it perceives as Iran's military presence in Syria. Israel has refrained from commenting on foreign media reports regarding the incident but has acknowledged conducting numerous strikes in Syria in recent years, primarily targeting Iranian-linked groups.

 

 

Monday's attack marks a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran, with the former seemingly intent on testing the resolve of its adversaries. While the Israeli military's actions are seen as a message of increased pressure, the response from Iran and its allies remains uncertain. Analysts suggest that retaliation may take various forms, including cyber-attacks, rather than direct military confrontation.

 

 

According to Syria's defense ministry, Israeli aircraft targeted the Iranian consulate building from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights, resulting in the destruction of the entire structure and casualties among those inside. While Syrian air defenses intercepted some missiles, others managed to penetrate, causing extensive damage and loss of life.

 

The Iranian ambassador to Syria confirmed the attack, stating that Israeli fighter jets targeted his residence and the consular section of the embassy, resulting in the deaths of between five and seven individuals, including diplomats. The Revolutionary Guards later confirmed that seven of its officers were among the casualties, including high-ranking commanders Zahedi and Haji-Rahimi.

 

The strike underscores the volatile nature of the region and the ongoing struggle for influence between regional powers. Both Iran and Syria have condemned the attack as a violation of international law and have called for a serious response from the international community.

 

The United States, meanwhile, has indicated that President Joe Biden is aware of the reports and is looking into the matter.

 

This latest incident follows a series of suspected Israeli strikes in Syria, targeting Iranian-backed groups and exacerbating tensions in the region. Despite Iran's denial of direct involvement in combat operations in Syria, its support for President Bashar al-Assad's regime has drawn it into the broader conflict, further complicating the situation.

 

As Israel continues its efforts to counter Iran's influence in Syria, the risk of further escalation and wider regional conflict remains a significant concern. The international community faces the challenge of mitigating tensions and preventing the situation from spiraling out of control in this volatile and highly contentious region.

 

02.04.24

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[Bkk Brian]

More terrorists eliminated 

[impulse]

4 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

More terrorists eliminated 

 

Maybe.  But at what cost to world order, when embassies and consulates become fair game targets?

 

If they were launching missiles from the consulate, fair enough.  But not if it was just retaliatory, or to target individuals.

 

[Bkk Brian]

Just now, impulse said:

 

Maybe.  But at what cost to world order, when embassies and consulates become fair game targets?

 

If they were launching missiles from the consulate, fair enough.  But not if it was just retaliatory, or to target individuals.

 

Not maybe definitely some terrorist leaders hit the dust never to be again. As for world order, I have no crystal ball on that, I Iet others speculate scaremonger and make predictions. Nobody knows what Iran will do yet, if much at all, read the article.

[novacova]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

Israel accused of deadly strike on Iranian consulate in Syria

Yeah so what, Iran is accused of supporting terrorist 

[rabas]

But, the IRGC is purely Iranian. What were all its top leaders doing sitting is Syria? Near Israel? Maybe something bad was about to happen...

 

I'm not sure there's much left to bet on in this world, but if there is it would be Israeli intelligence. 

 

[RuamRudy]

One terrorist state attacking another terrorist state.