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Emergency and security personnel gather at the site of strikes which hit a building next to the Iranian embassy in Syria's capital Damascu

Iran accuses Israel of bombing its embassy complex in Syria, resulting in at least 7 Iranian officials and 6 Syrian citizens killed.

Mohammed Reza Zahedi, a top commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, among those killed in the attack, marking a significant escalation

Iran vows retaliation, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi promising a response to the attack.

Israel denies direct involvement but acknowledges targeting a military building of Iran's Quds forces in Damascus

The United States distances itself from the attack, emphasizing the special status of diplomatic missions.

Hezbollah warns of retaliation, raising concerns about further escalation in the region's conflicts.

Analysts anticipate increased tensions and potential attacks by Iran's proxies, posing challenges for regional stability.