In a serious development reflecting the escalating tensions in the region, a building in the Syrian capital Damascus was subjected to a violent attack resulting in the deaths of several senior Iranian leaders. Here are the key details of the incident:
Multiple sources reported an attack on a building in the Mezzeh district of Damascus, near the Iranian Embassy, used by senior members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Lebanese Hezbollah for their meetings.
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the attack resulted in at least 4 deaths. Meanwhile, Iranian sources indicated that at least 7 people were killed, including high-ranking commanders.
Among the prominent victims confirmed dead are:
- Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior commander in the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
- Brigadier General Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi, Zahedi’s deputy.
Both Iran and Syria pointed fingers at Israel, considering it responsible for this attack. In response, Israel refused to comment on foreign media reports about the incident.
In an angry reaction, Iran described the attack as a flagrant violation of international laws and diplomatic conventions, vowing revenge and threatening a strong response.
This incident comes in the context of escalating regional tensions related to the ongoing war in Gaza and the continuing conflict between Israel and Iran. This attack represents a significant escalation in the regional conflict, with expectations of further repercussions in the near future.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation, amid fears of a potential widening of the conflict and its effects on the stability of the entire region. Eyes remain focused on the potential reactions from Iran and its allies in the region.