Syria has issued a warning to Israel and the United States following an alleged attack by Israel on Tehran’s embassy complex in Damascus. The Syrian Mission to the United Nations strongly condemned the attack, accusing Israel of causing regional unrest through its actions in Gaza and Syria. The mission also criticized the U.S. for supporting Israel and justifying its actions. The attack on the Iranian consular building marked the most high-profile strike in a semi-covert Israeli campaign against Iran and allied factions in Syria that has spanned at least a decade.
Iran has vowed to strike back in response to the attack, putting the region on edge. Israel has warned against any direct attacks from Iran, while the U.S. has engaged in diplomatic communications to caution Tehran against retaliation. The U.S. State Department has emphasized that further escalation of the conflict would harm not only Israel and Iran, but every country in the world. Syria finds itself in the midst of ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, while also contending with its own civil war. The country has long been a close ally of Iran and has seen an increased Iranian presence and influence since the start of the conflict in 2011.
Despite being largely cut off from the West, Syria has reestablished ties with regional players, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, in recent years. The country has welcomed Iran’s top diplomat for consultations following the attack on the consular building. Iran and its allies have established a network of command centers across Syria, viewed by Israel as a significant national security threat. The conflict in Gaza has led to mobilization of Axis of Resistance units in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.
Various groups have targeted Israel and U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria, while the U.S. continues to target Yemen’s Ansar Allah and Hezbollah attacks Israel from Lebanon. Syria has called on the international community to pressure Israel to stop its violations of International Law and International Humanitarian Law. Syria reaffirmed its commitment to combat terrorism on its territory and support those fighting for freedom and territorial integrity. The situation in the region remains tense as countries navigate complex geopolitical dynamics.
