Tehran's influence has grown since it began supporting President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war that started in 2011.
Israel says civilians were not near Rafah strike • US destroys Houthi UAV • US considers sanctioning settlers disrupting humanitarian aid transport
The text highlights diplomatic talks between Poland and Israel on counterterrorism and the need for diplomatic engagement with Palestinians, with Israel urging Poland to fulfill its commitment.
Iran faces dilemma post Israeli embassy attack: retaliate without escalation. Options include proxies or nuclear programs. Targeting Israeli interests is likely.
Earlier on Thursday, a site used by the IRGC in Sayyida Zeinab near Damascus was targeted in an alleged Israeli airstrike.
The strike appeared to be targeted at the Islamic Group's emergency and relief center in Hebbariyeh village in Southern Lebanon.
One of the tower's 300 residents told Reuters that Israel gave them a 30-minute warning to flee the building at night.
Stabbing attack carried out in West Bank, IDF soldier wounded • Gaza hostages' families protest outside the US consulate in Jerusalem
Syrian air defenses shot down a number of missiles, state media said, without giving details on the targets hit.
In a second statement sent following Washington's criticism, the military said an examination of its operational systems ruled out that its forces had struck the center.
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