Deadly Israeli Rocket Attack Near Damascus: Latest News and Updates on Growing Iranian Influence in Syria

2023-08-07 01:46:47

According to media reports, four soldiers were killed in an Israeli rocket attack near the Syrian capital Damascus. Four others were injured, Syrian state media reported on Monday, citing military circles. There was “some property damage”. The Syrian air defense intercepted some of the Israeli missiles fired at around 2:20 a.m. from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights, the military insider said.

Israel is on high alert over growing Iranian influence in Syria. According to its own statements, the Air Force repeatedly targets Iranian fighters or arms deliveries to the radical Islamic Hezbollah. The organization is a close ally of Iran. Iran and Hezbollah support President Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian conflict.

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