In a series of targeted strikes over the weekend, Israel allegedly conducted missile attacks on Iranian Revolutionary Guards in the Syrian capital of Damascus and Hezbollah operatives in the Lebanese city of Tyre. The strikes resulted in casualties and have raised further tensions in the already volatile region.

According to reports, the first strike took place in the Mazzeh neighborhood of Damascus, obliterating a heavily fortified building. The Syrian army confirmed the destruction of the building, which was said to house members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi later confirmed that five members of the Guards were killed in the attack.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, previously reported that at least six people were killed in the strike, including five Iranians and a Syrian civilian. Rami Abdurrahman, the head of the Observatory, stated that three of the deceased Iranians held high-ranking positions within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

In a separate incident, an Israeli drone strike targeted a car in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, resulting in the deaths of two Hezbollah members. The strike comes as Israel faces threats from Hezbollah, supported by Iran, while simultaneously engaging in conflicts with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The Washington Post reported that Israel is actively working towards securing a deal with Hezbollah by the end of January, seeking to prevent Lebanon from being further drawn into the conflict. A US official disclosed that negotiations are underway to reach an agreement that aims to defuse tensions and maintain relative stability in the region.

These latest strikes reflect the ongoing conflicts and power dynamics between Israel, Iran, and their proxy groups in the Middle East. As tensions escalate, the situation remains highly unpredictable, with the potential for further retaliatory actions and a deepening regional crisis.