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
Satellite images show large-scale destruction after attack on base that reportedly served as a major component in Tehran's plans to build a 'land bridge' from Iran to Lebanon
Bombing targets Popular Mobilization Force, which has been hit several times in recent weeks; Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says unclear who's behind attack
Prime minister also cautions Iran general Qassem Soleimani as troops in north brace for promised retaliation from terror group; US said to send message to Beirut to cool tensions
As war worries skyrocket following several strikes on Tehran-related targets that are blamed on Israel, cabinet minister says some of the attacks 'aren't ours'
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