Iran's threat to Israel increases if it supplies air defense to Syria - analysis

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Iran's threat to Israel increases if it supplies air defense to Syria - analysis
The implications of Iran’s claims are clear, it wants to show that it can supply Syria with a system that is a potential game-changer.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

Reports that Iran may supply Syria with an air defense system represent a potential new threat in Syria. This is because Iranian air defense systems can provide cover for other types of Iranian entrenchment in Syria. Iran has tried to move air defense systems to Syria over the last several years. However, recent reports show Tehran is openly announcing that it could send Damascus a system.

Iranian state media made the announcement Friday. It comes amid praise in Iranian media for the Iranian armed forces and IRGC. It also comes as Iran has supplied Russia with drones and there are reports of closer Russia-Iran cooperation. Iran is also continuing to enrich uranium and this is part of the larger Iranian tensions in the region.

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