The regional rivals have for decades targeted each other’s interests, including with a recent strike in Syria that killed three Iranian commanders. Here are some other notable flash points.
Tag: Targeted Killings
Israel Says It Killed a Senior Hamas Leader in Lebanon
It was the latest in a string of targeted killings there of what Israel has called senior figures from both Hezbollah and Hamas.
C.I.A. Homes In on Hamas Leadership, U.S. Officials Say
A new task force at the spy agency is also working to boost intelligence collection on hostages still held in Gaza.
Terrorism in Iran Exposes a Vulnerability It Doesn’t Want to Admit
Even after the Islamic State took responsibility for deadly bombings, Iran’s government, facing public anger, blamed Israel.
Iraq Condemns U.S. After Drone Strike in Baghdad
The attack, acknowledged by the Pentagon, killed a senior militant leader of an Iran-allied group with ties to the Iraqi government’s security apparatus.
Iran Accuses Israel of Killing Sayyed Mousavi, a Military Official
General Mousavi, who was killed on a farm outside Damascus, was said to have been involved in arming Hezbollah. Israeli officials said they were preparing for possible retaliation.
Iran Accuses Israel of Killing Sayyed Mousavi, a Military Official
General Mousavi, who was killed on a farm outside Damascus, was said to have been involved in arming Hezbollah. Israeli officials said they were preparing for possible retaliation.
Iran Accuses Israel of Killing Sayyed Mousavi, a Military Official
The Iranian official, Brig. Gen. Sayyed Razi Mousavi, was said to been involved in arming Hezbollah. Israeli officials said they were preparing for possible retaliation.
Strike in Somalia Said to Kill Mastermind of Attacks on Americans and Kenyans
Maalim Ayman, a senior leader of the extremist group al-Shabab, was believed responsible for attacks in Kenya on a university town that killed 148 people, and on a U.S. military base that killed three Americans.
Strike in Somalia Said to Kill Mastermind of Attacks on Americans and Kenyans
Maalim Ayman, a senior leader of the extremist group al-Shabab, was believed responsible for attacks in Kenya on a university town that killed 148 people, and on a U.S. military base that killed three Americans.