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Southern Syria Gripped by Fear Amid Israel-Iran Clashes

6/17/2025

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In southern Syria, fear grips communities as debris from Israel-Iran clashes rains down on homes. Activist Emad al-Basiri reveals the growing anxiety since Israel intensified strikes on Iranian positions in June. With the Syrian government silent and unresponsive, residents are left to grapple with their precarious safety amid escalating tensions.

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In southern Syria, fear grips communities as debris from Israel-Iran clashes rains down on homes. Activist Emad al-Basiri reveals the growing anxiety since Israel intensified strikes on Iranian positions in June. With the Syrian government silent and unresponsive, residents are left to grapple with their precarious safety amid escalating tensions.