MINT PRESS – Israel has repeatedly claimed that Iran is seeking to establish a military foothold in Syria with the aim of placing pressure on Israel’s northern border, though Iran and Syrian government officials have repeatedly denied this claim. However, Israel’s long-standing goal of overthrowing the Syrian government led by President Bashar al-Assad and Tel Aviv’s covert funding and arming of Syrian “rebels” suggest that Israel’s motivation for launching the strikes goes far beyond alleged concerns over Iran’s military presence. CONTINUE READING
