Iran has confirmed that one of its senior commanders was killed in an Israeli strike in Syria. The commander, identified as Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah, was reportedly killed alongside Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
The strike, which took place near the Syrian capital of Damascus, targeted a building housing Iranian and Hezbollah officials. Israeli officials have not yet commented on the incident.
Abdullah was a key figure in Iran’s Quds Force, a branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responsible for operations outside of Iran. His death marks a significant blow to Iran’s military capabilities in the region.
Iran has vowed to retaliate against Israel for the attack, with a senior Iranian official warning that Israel will “pay the price” for the strike.
The incident has further heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, two longtime rivals in the Middle East. The two countries have been engaged in a shadow war for years, with Israel frequently launching strikes against Iranian and Hezbollah targets in Syria.
The killing of Abdullah comes at a sensitive time for Iran, which is currently engaged in negotiations with world powers over its nuclear program. The attack could potentially derail the talks, which have been marred by a series of setbacks in recent months.
The death of Abdullah also raises questions about the future of Iran’s military strategy in the region. With one of its key commanders gone, Iran may need to reassess its approach to dealing with Israel and other regional adversaries.
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