BEIRUT- Israeli warplanes carried out intense airstrikes on eastern Syria early Wednesday, targeting positions and arms depots of Iran-backed fighters.
Syrias state news agency SANA said the strikes hit areas in and near the towns of Deir el-Zour, Mayadeen and Boukamal along the border with Iraq.
An opposition war monitor reported at least 18 strikes in Deir el-Zour as well as along the border with Iraq, saying several arms depots were hit.
A senior US intelligence official with knowled... [see source for more information]