The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issued a strong warning on Friday, vowing retaliation against Israel for an airstrike in Syria that killed seven members of the Guard, including two Iranian generals.
The strike, believed to be carried out by Israel, targeted the consular section of the Iranian embassy in Syria, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two adversaries. Israel is now on alert for potential reprisals from Iran.
These developments come amidst the backdrop of a six-month conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, heightening concerns of a broader regional conflict.
Hamas, which governs Gaza and is backed by Iran, along with Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthi rebels in Yemen, are seen as proxies of Iran.
Hezbollah has been engaging in daily skirmishes with Israel along the border, while the Houthis have targeted ships in the Red Sea.
