Iran Threatens Syria: 'More Than 100 Strategic Sites Will Be in Our Crosshairs'

Iran has sent direct and firm messages to Damascus and other regional capitals in an effort to thwart a scenario of Syrian military intervention in Lebanon under American pressure. According to a report by Iran's Tasnim News Agency, citing the Lebanese outlet 'You News', Tehran made clear to Turkey, Iraq, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia that any Syrian move against Hezbollah would lead to a broad regional conflict fought on Syrian soil. The warning, conveyed to Damascus via Turkey, included a threat that 'Iran's missile response will target more than 100 strategic sites in Syria, including the presidential palace.'

Iran has sent direct and firm messages to Damascus and other regional capitals in an effort to thwart a scenario of Syrian military intervention in Lebanon under American pressure. This was reported today (Thursday) by Iran's Tasnim News Agency, citing a report by the Lebanese outlet 'You News'. According to the report, Tehran made clear to Turkey, Iraq, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia that any Syrian move against Hezbollah would lead to a broad regional conflict fought on Syrian soil. The warning, conveyed to Damascus via Turkey, included a threat that 'Iran's missile response will target more than 100 strategic sites in Syria, including the presidential palace.' The report is attributed to an official Iranian source, but there is no independent verification. The statement comes amid rising tensions between Syria and Lebanon, and alleged American pressure on Damascus to act against Hezbollah. However, the article provides no further details on the timing or nature of the messages, or on the reactions of the parties involved.