At least five people were killed in a missile attack on a building in Damascus, Iran's English-language state media Press TV reported Saturday night.
This follows reports earlier Saturday that four Iranian military advisers and several members of the Syrian forces had been killed in what was considered an Israeli missile attack, according to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency, which cited the Guard Corps. Islamic Revolutionary Organization (IRGC).
Syrian state television, which also blamed Israel for the attack, earlier said several people were killed and wounded in Saturday's missile attack on the Mazzeh neighborhood, home to several diplomatic missions, including the Iranian embassy.
The IRGC named the four military members as Hojatollah Omidvar, Ali Aghazadeh, Hossein Mohammadi and Saeed Karimi.
“The Supreme Leader and Commander-in-Chief offered his condolences and congratulations to the families of the great martyrs and the fighters and commanders of the Islamic resistance front,” Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, citing the IRGC.
Syrian civil defense teams were searching for people they believe are trapped under rubble, state television reported, and several surrounding buildings and nearby vehicles were also damaged in the attack.
The Israel Defense Forces declined to comment on the attack, telling CNN on Saturday: “We do not comment on foreign reports.”
Rising tensions: The reported attack comes as fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East continue to grow.
Along with northern Iraq, Syria was the target of ballistic missile attacks launched by Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Monday against what the organization called “anti-Iran terrorist groups.”
On Friday, the United States carried out its sixth strike against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
This post has been updated to reflect the latest death toll provided by officials.
