Israeli Warplanes Strike Iranian Embassy in Damascus, Killing Seven Officers
In a deadly strike on Monday, Israeli warplanes targeted part of the Iranian Embassy complex in Damascus, resulting in the deaths of at least seven officers overseeing Iran’s covert operations in the Middle East. The attack, carried out by Israel, killed three generals from Iran’s Quds Force, the external military and intelligence service of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as well as four other officers.
The strike marks one of the deadliest attacks in the ongoing shadow war between Israel and Iran. The Israeli military has not officially commented on the strike, but four Israeli officials, speaking anonymously, confirmed Israel’s involvement in the attack.
Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated in recent years, with both countries engaging in covert operations and targeted assassinations. The latest strike in Damascus targeted high-ranking Iranian military officials, including General Mohamad Reza Zahedi, who oversaw covert military operations in Syria and Lebanon.
Iran has vowed to retaliate against Israel for the attack, with Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani stating that there will be consequences for the aggression. Syrian and Iranian state news agencies reported that the strike killed at least seven people and caused extensive damage to the embassy building.
The attack has raised questions about Iran’s security apparatus and how Israel was able to target the secret meeting in Damascus. Supporters of Iran’s government have expressed concern over the country’s approach to the standoff with Israel, with some calling for a reevaluation of Iran’s regional policies and military presence.
The Iranian ambassador to Syria, Hossein Akbari, condemned the attack and promised a fierce response from Iran. The strike has further heightened tensions between the two countries, with the possibility of a direct war looming on the horizon.
As the situation continues to unfold, the international community is closely monitoring the developments in the Middle East and the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
