Syria Airstrikes

Mossad chief, Syria FM hold positive de-escalation talks after Israeli airbase strike, source says

Meeting comes after Shaibani told Reuters Israel has 'historic opportunity' for diplomacy • IDF struck Syrian airbase last week intended to prevent Turkish military presence, sources told the Post

(L-R): Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani; Mossad Director Roman Gofman
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani meets with European Commission Vice-President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (not pictured), in Brussels, Belgium, May 11, 2026

Israel faces emerging regional alignment as Syria turns to Pakistan after strikes - analysis

Abu al-Duhur base is seen following reported Israeli strikes, Syria, August 18, 2026

Turkey denies Israeli claims, says no troops were at Syrian airbase struck by IDF

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new settlement of Doran in the Mount Hebron region of the West Bank, June 16, 2026.

Israel will not tolerate Turkey's 'dangerous adventures' in Syria, Katz warns Erdogan


Rocket strike in Damascus hit Iranian military sites, experts, sources say

Iran's support for Damascus and Hezbollah has drawn regular Israeli air strikes meant to curb Tehran's extraterritorial military power.

 Police officers stand on the rubble of a damaged building at the site of a rocket attack, in central Damascus' Kafr Sousa neighborhood, Syria, February 19, 2023.

Airstrikes in Syria could lead to escalation by pro-Iran axis - analysis

This incident was different and indicates the Syrian regime wants to spotlight the attack. This may be linked to other issues.

 A view shows damage at the site of a rocket attack, in central Damascus's Kafr Sousa neighborhood, Syria, in this handout picture obtained by Reuters on February 19, 2023.

Damascus Airport strike puts spotlight back on Iran and Syria -analysis

The incident at Damascus airport put both runways out of service according to reports, although it was unclear if this was due to the strike or merely caution.

Damascus International Airport

Syria: Damascus Airport temporarily shut down by alleged Israeli airstrikes

The strikes hit an outpost controlled by Iran's Quds Force and associated militias, according to Reuters.

 A streak of light is seen in the night sky in the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus during what Syrian authorities said was an Israeli air strike, in this handout released by state news agency SANA on February 24, 2020.

Alleged Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah drone unit in west Syria - report

The alleged airstrike came a day before alleged Israeli missile strikes on a number of sites near Damascus.

A Hezbollah flag and a poster depicting Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah are pictured along a street, near Sidon, Lebanon July 7, 2020

IAF warns Syrians to avoid Hezbollah after alleged Israeli airstrike - report

The alleged Israeli airstrike on a radar site belonging to the Syrian military at Tal Qalib was not reported by official Syrian sources.

 Hezbollah and Syrian flags flutter on a military vehicle in Western Qalamoun, Syria August 28, 2017.

Turkey calls for US understanding ahead of possible Syria operation

Russian foreign minister blasts West over Ukraine, stating belief that US, NATO are arming and training Ukrainians.

 Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar visits Land Forces Operation Center in Ankara

Syria, Iran deploy increased air defenses near Damascus - report

Air defense supplied by and through Iran were reportedly brought to the area to deter Israel from conducting airstrikes in Damascus.

 The IRGC's Bavar-373 air-defense system

Four Syrian soldiers killed, another wounded in alleged Israeli airstrike - report

Syrian air defenses countered the attack, which came from the Mediterranean Sea side and also caused material damage.

 Missile fire is seen over Damascus, Syria January 21, 2019.

Syrian airbase hit by alleged Israeli airstrike used by Russian military

The runway and underground facilities at the Shayrat airbase have undergone a major expansion by the Russian military in the last three years.

 national flags flutter on military vehicles near Manbij, Syria October 15, 2019