Syrian military targets missile attack, 26 killed
In Syria, 26 people were killed in a missile attack targeting government bases. Most of them are government-sponsored Iranian fighters
Today, according to the information provided by Syria war monitoring group on Monday, AP
Iran's media has spread the news about Israel's involvement in the attack on the night.
The attack happened a few hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on phone with US President Donald Trump.
The White House said two leaders discussed the challenges of the Middle East's challenges and continued attacks. 'Discussions have been made on issues related to the unrestricted activities of the Iranian government in particular.'
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights observing the United Nations-based human rights watchdog in Syria said Israeli missile strikes were launched on Sunday night in the northern Syrian base, which is known as Brigade 47. Four of the dead were Syrian nationals. The number of dead may increase. 60 fighters were injured. Some of them are still missing.
Iranian state television has released news of the attacks by the Syrian media.
Although Iran's semi-official news agency has denied the incident of assault on the Iranian warrior's assault or the Iran-bound base. Tasnim News, according to the information released by an Iranian official, did not reveal the information. However, the company has not provided any details in denying it.
Another semi-official news agency ISNA said 18 people, including a commander, were killed in the attack. According to the information received from local sources, the message said that missile strikes in buildings and centers including arms and ammunition
However, Israel did not immediately comment on the attack.
Tehran has sent thousands of troops to the war in the country for seven years in support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
After the attack, there was tension between Iran and Israel. Earlier this month, seven military personnel of Iran were killed in an attack on T4 air base in Syria. Syria, Iran and Russia blame Israel for T4 attacks The country shouted revenge for the incident. However, Israel did not recognize or deny the attack.