DAMASCUS: Syrian air defence forces responded late Wednesday to "Israeli aggression" in the south of the country, state news agency SANA said.
The agency reported Sana reported heavy blasts in southern Syria, indicating that "our air defenses have responded to Israeli aggression", without providing further details.
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Syria responds to ‘Israeli aggression’ in south: state media
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Syria responds to ‘Israeli aggression’ in south: state media
Swiss close Tehran embassy, but maintain open line between US, Iran
- The ambassador and five Swiss staff members left Iran by land
GENEVA: Switzerland is temporarily closing its embassy in Tehran due to the war in the Middle East and increasing security risks, the foreign office said on Wednesday.
The ambassador and five Swiss staff members left Iran by land and are safely outside the country, it added. “They will return to Tehran as soon as the situation allows.”
Switzerland will continue to maintain an open line of communication between the United States and Iran, in consultation with the two countries, the statement said.
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