Originally Posted by
dawg80
Wow! Israelis annihilate Persian forces in southern Syria. Early reports state a combined armored and air assault virtually destroyed all Persian units who HAD been stationed along the border. So far 23 Persian soldiers are confirmed dead, with many more missing (and in tiny little bits!).
Israeli tanks crossed the border and took up positions on a ridge overlooking Persian rocket bases. In the pre-dawn darkness, using their night vision targeting systems, the Israelis opened a sustained barrage on the Persian bases, drawing a reaction from both local Syrian units (loyal to Assad), and Persian units. The Syrians, upon learning it was the Israelis attacking, withdrew, apparently to leave the Persians to fend for themselves. About the time an armored company of Persian troops, with light tanks and APVs, began to get organized for an attempted counter-attack, the Israeli jets appeared and wiped out the bad guys.
Tehran has released a statement acknowledging the attack, and the reported results, and said it was practicing restraint. Of course....they have nothing left in southern Syria to respond with!