The capital city of Syria, Damascus is one of the great historic cities of the Middle East and is considered one of the oldest, if not the oldest, capital in the world with a history going back thousands of years.
It has a rich history, having been an important city to many empires throughout time, and countless ruling dynasties have called the city home.
At one point, Damascus was renowned as an important cultural and economic center in the Middle East and historic buildings dotted the city.
However, in recent years, the city has fallen into drastic decline and lost much of its historic splendor due to the Syrian Civil War and the conflict with ISIS.
Despite this, it still maintains an important role as the seat of power of the Syrian government.
Nasrallah noted that the airstrike in Damascus was the "highest-profile Israeli attack in Syria in years."
The path forward requires a delicate balance between deterrence and diplomacy, leveraging the full spectrum of economic, political, and, if necessary, military tools at the disposal of the world.
The report comes as negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal resume between Israel and Hamas in Cairo.
It can then also invest in its nuclear project while it tries to distract the region with the Gaza war.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said that seven Iranian military advisers died in the strike, including Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior commander in its Quds Force.
The United States has repeatedly denied involvement in the Damascus strike, which killed senior IRGC officials.
Israel's response to Iranian aggression, criticizing Biden's approach, detailing Iran's activities, and urging a stronger US strategy against Iran's threats to Israel.
The coffins of two of the killed officers were displayed in the capital, Tehran, to religious mourning chants. Some of those present waved the Palestinian flag.
Iranian President speaks to Iraq about escalation in the region and bilateral ties
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has highlighted the attack as the “American administration’s responsibility.”
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