The attack took place at the base near where the borders of Syria, Jordan and Iraq meet. There was no claim of responsibility for the attack.
Russia and Iran have supported Assad, while Turkey has backed Syrian rebels.
‘Syria is no longer Syria; for the international community this means dealing with Russia and dealing with Iran,’ said exiled negotiator Mariam Jalabi.
Syrian troops backed by Iranian-sponsored militias continued bombarding a rebel holdout in southern Syria after a Russian-brokered deal to allow the Syrian government control over the area failed.
For years Israel has been concerned over the possibility of a multi-front war, including a conflict in the north along the Lebanese and Golan border with Syria. Iran will have to tread carefully.
Fighting is raging just miles from Israel's Golan border.
If the situation deteriorates, it could have major ramifications for Israel and Jordan as well as the Syrian regime and pro-Iran elements
Reports of artillery and that “local militant groups from the western village of Dara’a deployed near Tafas” leaves questions about who is in control.
Three civilians were killed and 12 others wounded in the air strike