Report says Syrians in Deir Ezzor are joining Iranian militias for the pay and benefits, notes importance of local city to Tehran's efforts to set up land corridor through Mideast

Opposition-linked Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says it is unclear if the attack was carried out by US-led coalition or Israel

Reports says a number of vehicles hit in al-Bukamal region, but no injuries; Israel mum in accordance with longstanding policy

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says Israel 'likely responsible' for strikes near Iraqi border that came hours after similar incident killed 6 other Tehran-backed fighters

Monitor says Israel likely behind raid on Al-Bukamal area which left at least six dead; Iran website removes story about trip there by Esmail Ghaani

The crossing, which was retaken from Islamic State in 2017, is located near alleged Iranian-controlled compound seen as key to facilitating Iran's arms shipments

Official quoted by state TV and Hezbollah claims base was under construction and deserted, but activists say at least 18 people killed, including Iranian and Iran-backed fighters