April 17, 2018 -- Israel prepares for retaliatory attack from Iran.

On April 9, 2018, the Syrian T-4 Airbase was struck in an air strike that resulted in the death of seven Revolutionary Guards.  Although Israel has not officially confirmed the strikes, Iran, Damascus, and Russia have accused Israel of the attack.  A senior Israeli official has admitted that, “It was the first time we attacked live Iranian targets (facilities and people).”  Iran has stated that Israel will be punished for its action.  Since 2013, Israel has executed over 100 airstrikes in Syria, mainly targeting Iranian funded Hezbollah and military convoys.  For strategic purposes Iran seeks to establish a long-term military presence in Syria and Lebanon.  Israel has made it clear that they will not allow this to happen.  Israel is also planning for a retaliatory attack from Iran for the strike on the T4 Airbase. 

UPDATES:  The IDF distanced itself from the claims made by the unnamed senior official that Israel struck the Iranian military base at the Syrian T-4 Airbase. 

Ali Shirazi has claimed that Iran will destroy Israel.  He is to have said, “Iran is not Syria. If Israel wants to survive a few more days, it has to stop this childish game,” “Iran has the capability to destroy Israel and given the excuse, Tel Aviv and Haifa will be razed to the ground.”