Israeli airstrike on Iran's consulate in Syria killed two generals, Iranian officials say

 

March 29, 2024



DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — An Israeli airstrike that demolished Iran's consulate in Syria on Monday killed two Iranian generals and five officers, according to Syrian and Iranian officials. The strike appeared to signify an escalation of Israel's targeting of military officials from Iran, which provides money and weapons to Hamas and other militants responsible for the Oct. 7 attack against Israel.

Since the war in Gaza began nearly six months ago, clashes have also increased between Israel and Hezbollah — another militant group supported by Iran — along Israel's northern border with Lebanon.

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