Syria Deploys Massive Forces on Iraq Border Amid Militia Invasion Threats
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 4 hours ago
What happened
Following the fall of Assad's regime, Syria's new government under Ahmad al-Sharaa has deployed massive forces along the Iraqi border and warned of immediate military retaliation against any attacks from Iraqi Shiite militias. This move aims to block Iranian-backed militia infiltration and weapon transfers through Syria, escalating regional tensions amid ongoing US-Saudi strikes against militias in Iraq.
- 01Syria warns Iraq that any attack from its territory will face immediate military response.
- 02New Syrian government under Ahmad al-Sharaa deployed large forces along the Iraq border.
- 03Pro-Iranian Shiite militias in Iraq threaten invasion if Syria acts against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- 04US-Saudi strikes killed about 20 Iranian advisors in eastern Iraq targeting militia capabilities.
- 05Syria aims to block Iranian weapon and fighter transfers through its territory.
- 06Iraq's government is unable to control armed militias operating within its borders.
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