In one of the latest developments in the conflict, Israel launched airstrikes this week against what it says were Iranian military installations in Syria. "[Israel] says the Iranians are trying to use Syria as a launching pad for attacks against the Jewish state." The Iranians say that's a fabrication, but Syria acknowledged the Iranians are allies. A view of underground tunnels at the recently recaptured city of Douma city in eastern Ghouta near Damascus can be seen on April 20. It said airstrikes launched Tuesday killed at least 15, eight of them Iranians, including a member of the Revolutionary Guard, Iran's elite force.

Source: CBC News May 12, 2018 14:15 UTC