India did not reach the knockout stages of the AFC Asian Cup, crashing out in the group stage after losing all its matches to Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria. The tournament was eventually won by Qatar.
In a rare admission, Israel Defense Forces spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari acknowledged on Saturday that Israel has hit more than 50 targets belonging to Hezbollah and other Iran-backed militias in Syria since October 7.
Mumbai City FC on Saturday announced the arrival of defender Thaer Krouma. The Syrian international joined the Islanders on a short-term contract until the end of the 2023-24 season.
Meanwhile, Syrian state media accused the "US aggression" for the attacks, which according to them targeted Syria's desert areas and those around the Syrian-Iraq border, resulting in a number of casualties.
"The United States does not seek conflict in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world. But let all those who might seek to do us harm know this: If you harm an American, we will respond," the US President said on Iraq and Syria strikes.
This marks the beginning of what appears to be a series of more substantial strikes against Iranian-backed militias, who have been implicated in attacks on US troops in the region. Two US officials confirmed the commencement of these retaliatory measures.
The Indian international sustained an injury to his right knee during the Blue Tigers' third and final group-stage match against Syria in the AFC Asian Cup 2023.
The incident was a significant escalation in the already precarious situation in the Middle East, with officials suggesting the drone was fired by Iran-backed militants from Syria.
The US and Iraq are expected to soon begin talks on the US military presence in the country following calls from the Iraq government for the US to withdraw its troops, as reported by CNN, citing sources.
Following India's disappointing 1-0 loss to Syria in the Group B match of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the Al Bayt Stadium, Blue Tiger's head coach Igor Stimac on Wednesday said that they need to consistently play at a higher level to perform better