The advisory mission began after an official request from Damascus. However, Washington - which is running its own military campaign in Syria without a mandate from the UN or Damascus - deems Iranian presence as dangerous to Israel. . ..…

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Syrian military used the latest generation Buk-M2 missile defense system during the Israeli attack on Damascus on Friday and Saturday. ..…

DEBKAfile It was Fateh-110 missile that was launched from in Damascus which Russia had promised would be kept out of bounds to Iranians. ... Manolis said that, early Monday, Jan 21, Israel, in its most extensive hitherto against Iranian sites Syria, had struck 10 targets, including important..…

Israel's Prime Minister and Defense Minister and newly-appointed IDF Chief of Staff were faced with decision over whether to climb down on its campaign against Iran after being warned off by Russia against attacking Damascus or its airport.. ... Therefore, Sunday, Israel took up the challenge,..…