Defense minister acknowledges TV report after May airstrike in Masyaf, says IAF fighters had already departed area

Strikes come as reports indicate Iranians co-opting bases, soldiers, with IRGC head reportedly visiting Syria recently to discuss bad blood between militias and regulars

Syrian state media claims air defenses intercepted most of the missiles, but damage still caused to sites

Reports identify 46-year-old Farid Fuad Mustafa as member of Syrian Arab Army; Israel mum, in accord with longstanding policy

For 2nd time in weeks, Moscow slams Israel for 'violating Syrian sovereignty,' says 2 civilians were injured in strike, which caused severe damage to civilian infrastructure

After airstrike Saturday morning, unsourced report names IRGC commander allegedly leading 'new effort' to deploy Iranian systems in Syria

Amir-Abdollahian strongly condemns hit on target in south of country; UK-based group claims strike targeted weapons en route to Hezbollah terror group

Two civillians hurt after missiles strike in al-Hamidiyah near Lebanon border, state broadcaster says

State TV reports flights in Syrian capital to resume Thursday following serious damage to runway that forced planes to be diverted to Aleppo

Deputy foreign minister says Moscow not satisfied with Jerusalem's explanations of Friday attack that shut down air traffic