Iran strikes eastern Syria in first such attack during current war
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Iran launched missile and drone strikes on eastern Syria on Thursday, targeting what it said were militant positions. The attack marks the first Iranian military action inside Syria since the start of the current regional conflict.
The Strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it struck militant bases in the Deir ez-Zor region of eastern Syria. The operation involved both ballistic missiles and drones, according to state media. No immediate casualty figures were reported.
Regional Context
The attack is the first Iranian military action inside Syria since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023. Iran has previously supported Syrian government forces and allied militias but avoided direct strikes. The escalation comes amid heightened tensions across the Middle East.
What's Next
The United Nations Security Council is expected to discuss the strikes in an emergency session on Friday. It remains unclear whether the attack will draw a military response from the United States or Israel, both of which have forces in the region.
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Iran strikes eastern Syria in first such attack during current war
