In a recent development, an Iranian Revolutionary Guards adviser, Saeid Alidadi, was reportedly killed in a missile strike in southern Damascus. The attack, attributed to Israel, targeted what it described as Iran-linked positions in Syria. Syrian state news agency SANA reported the downing of Israeli missiles launched from the Golan Heights.

Israel has a history of carrying out strikes on Iranian-backed targets in Syria, where Tehran's influence has grown significantly since its support for President Bashar al-Assad in the ongoing civil war. Following the recent attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza on October 7, Israel has escalated its strikes on Iranian-backed militia targets, including Syrian army air defenses.

Amid escalating tensions, Iran's Revolutionary Guards are reportedly scaling back the deployment of senior officers in Syria, relying more on allied Shia militia. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi emphasized that while Iran does not seek war in the region, it would respond strongly to any form of intimidation.

In the backdrop of these events, there are reports of the United States approving plans for multi-day strikes in Iraq and Syria, targeting various facilities, including Iranian personnel. The situation remains tense, with regional powers navigating a complex geopolitical landscape.

Israel's military has refrained from commenting on the reported missile strike in foreign media. As the situation unfolds, there is heightened concern about the potential for a wider regional conflict.