Syria Today – Iran Opens New Consulate; 17 Killed in Daraa
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April 9, 2024
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The Tasnim news agency of Iran has released photos showcasing the façade of the newly constructed consulate building.
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Ambassador Ala denounced the aggression as a severe infringement of global norms, al-Baath reports.
The Israeli shelling targeted the vicinity of the city of Nawa in the western countryside of Daraa governorate, according to Nedaa Post.
Damascus witnessed a solemn military funeral for the Iranian military advisors who lost their lives during the Israeli assault on the Iranian Consulate, al-Watan writes.
A source confirmed to Athr Press that the convoy comprised vehicles transporting logistical military reinforcements.
President Bashar al-Assad of Syria personally reached out to Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, offering his deepest condolences.
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Lister highlighted the unprecedented nature of the strike, which not only destroyed a building within the Iranian Consulate compound but also eliminated a key figure in the IRGC.
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Prime Minister of Syria, Hussein Arnous, made a significant visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran Chancery in Damascus to denounce the assault, al-Baath reported.
Israel says its Air Force targeted an IRGC military facility in Damascus, not Iran’s consulate or embassy.
Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike.
Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on the evening of Sunday, targeting the Jamraya area in the countryside of Damascus.
The Iranian ambassador and his family reportedly escaped harm.
The U.S. is moving beyond conventional strategies, exploring options such as restructuring the Autonomous Administration and SDF, Aqeel Saeed Mahfoud writes in Athr Press.
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Unidentified warplanes struck approximately ten sites belonging to Iran-backed militias across various areas of Deir-ez-Zor.
The US envoy underscored the importance of maintaining an open dialogue and fostering inclusivity among all parties involved in the region to ensure stability and progress.
