The forces, from Russia's military police, were tasked with de-escalating tensions in the Syrian provinces of Quneitra and Daraa.
Some 2,004 people arrived in Cyprus by sea in the first three months of this year, compared to just 78 in the same period of 2023, according to official data.
Al-Ain media reports that the Muslim Brotherhood and a shadowy group within it in Jordan are seeking more support for Hamas and exploiting the protests. Together they may both be exploited by Iran.
Iran faces dilemma post Israeli embassy attack: retaliate without escalation. Options include proxies or nuclear programs. Targeting Israeli interests is likely.
The Wall Street Journal termed the killing of Zahedi “the first real price” that Iran has paid “for its proxy warfare in the Middle East.”
The death of Zahedi follows a series of losses for Iran and its proxies in the region.
Israeli expert: 'Iran does not want direct confrontation with the US or with Israel that would involve the US...That could change.'
Mohammad Reza Zahedi, top IRGC member reported dead by Iranian media on Monday. The media slammed Israel for the attack, mentioning other members of the organization who died in the attack.
Aside from eulogies from the Islamic Republic, many celebrated the notice online in both Persian and Arabic, with users expressing their joy over the assassination.
The strike killed Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a top commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), according to a report in Reuters, citing a security source in Lebanon.