An Israeli airstrike in Syria resulted in the death of Seyed Razi Mousavi, a high-ranking Iranian commander and advisor within Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
The attack, located in the Damascus suburb of Sayyida Zeinab, near a Shiite shrine, was reported by Iranian state media. Iran has issued a threat of retaliation, with leader Ebrahim Raisi characterizing the strike as a manifestation of Israel’s frustration and weakness in the region.
Mousavi, described as one of the most experienced Iranian officials in Syria and an ally of the late Qassem Soleimani, marks a significant escalation in Iran-Israel tensions, already heightened by Israel’s conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
Accusations persist regarding Iran’s support for Palestinian and other designated terrorist groups in the region, raising concerns of a broader regional conflict since the outbreak of the Israel war in October.
Israel, typically discreet about attacks on Iranian targets, has not officially claimed responsibility for Mousavi’s alleged death but is reportedly preparing for potential Iranian retaliation.
