Warplanes have struck positions of Iran-backed militias near Syria's border with Iraq, activists say.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitoring group, said at least 18 Iranian and pro-Iranian fighters were killed.
It was not clear who carried out the overnight strikes in and around the town of Albu Kamal.
But Israel has carried out hundreds of attacks on Iranian-linked targets in Syria during the country's civil war.
It has sought to thwart what it calls Iran's "military entrenchment" in Syria and shipments of Iranian weapons to militant groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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WNU Editor: It looks like the Israeli air force is busy.
More News On Reports That Warplanes Have Struck Positions Of Iran-Backed Militias Near Syria's Border With Iraq
At least 21 dead, after attacks on Iranian-backed militias in Syria - report -- Jerusalem Post
Activists: Airstrikes on Iran-backed groups in Syria kill 18 -- AP
Air strikes kill 18 pro-Iran fighters in east Syria: monitor -- AFP
Report: Iraqi militias attacked near Syria border -- Arutz Sheva
Several said killed in strikes on Iran-backed militia base on Syria-Iraq border -- Times of Israel
Airstrikes at Al Bukamal? The alleged Iranian base and the 'explosions' -- Jerusalem Post
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