The Sun's video: Middle East on knife-edge as Iran vows revenge for Israel airstrike on consulate in Syria

Iranian leader Ebrahim Rasi has vowed a deadly airstrike on its consulate in Syria "will not go un- answered". At least seven officers including one of Tehran's top generals were killed after suspected Israeli warplanes bombed the consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus. Israel has repeatedly targeted installations in Syria and those of its proxies. But Monday's attack was the first time it apparently hit the vast embassy compound itself. Iranian state television branded the strike an "assassination attempt" against its ambassador, who survived. Tehran has now insisted it is plotting a retaliation after its Supreme National Security Council, a key decision-making body, met late Monday. Continue reading... https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/27063830/iran-revenge-israel-airstrike-consulate-terror-armourer/ The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: https://www.thesun.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sunyoutubesitelink Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on X: https://twitter.com/TheSun Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139