Syrian state television announced on Monday, April 5, that the Islamic State group (ISIS) used mustard gas against government forces during an attack on a military airbase south of the city of Deir al-Zour. According to Reuters, this state television network did not mention the number of casualties from the attack. The state television channel 'Ikhbariya' reported that ISIS used rockets carrying mustard gas in the assault on the Deir al-Zour military base, which is located in the eastern part of Deir al-Zour province. Reuters states that strategically, Deir al-Zour province is important for ISIS as it connects Raqqa, the group's caliphate center, to Iraq. The 'Amaq' network, which is close to ISIS, announced that ISIS fighters launched a large-scale attack against government forces in the village of 'Jafra' near the Deir al-Zour base, resulting in the deaths of dozens of government forces due to suicide vehicle attacks. In this context, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, based in London, stated that despite airstrikes against ISIS forces around the Deir al-Zour base, Islamist fighters have made advances. Reuters reported that last December, Syrian forces, with the support of heavy Russian airstrikes, managed to push ISIS forces back from several villages near this base. Reports indicate that fighting between government forces and fighters from the al-Nusra Front continued around the city of Aleppo on Monday. The Syrian government and opposition began a ceasefire and truce plan on February 27, but this ceasefire does not include the al-Nusra Front and ISIS. In this context, the 'spokesman for the al-Nusra Front' was killed in an airstrike, and the 'advancement' of al-Nusra Front forces in southern Aleppo is ongoing. The U.S. is reviewing a plan to 'increase special forces' in Syria. The situation is changing for 'proxy wars'; the war against the people in the streets of Iran is ongoing. The first paragraph discusses the responsibility of the opposition and the potential radicalization of Iranian society. The last representative of Mossad in Tehran passed away amid the Iran crisis. Trump stated: 'I hope there is no need for further action regarding Iran; they kill people without hesitation.' The shadow of war looms over Tehran; 'Trump is seeking decisive military options against Iran.' Trump said that if the Islamic Republic carries out an assassination against him, 'it will be wiped off the face of the earth.' Trump emphasized 'stopping executions in Iran': 'We do not know what will happen in the future.'
Syrian State Television: ISIS Chemical Attack on Deir al-Zour Airbase
ISIS has reportedly used mustard gas in an attack on a Syrian military airbase in Deir al-Zour, highlighting the ongoing conflict and strategic importance of the region. The attack resulted in significant casualties among government forces, and the situation remains tense with ongoing fighting between various factions. This incident underscores the complexity of the Syrian civil war and the involvement of multiple actors, including the U.S. and Russia.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
ISIS launched a chemical attack using mustard gas on Syrian government forces at Deir al-Zour airbase.
- ISIS attack Syrian government forces
- Syrian state television report public
- ISIS advance Syrian government forces
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
ISIS's use of chemical weapons signifies a dangerous escalation in the Syrian conflict.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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