Iranian-backed militias have reinforced their positions in the desert of Homs, central Syria, according to reports made by sources from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
In the past few hours, these militias have brought in military reinforcements, including weapons and ammunition such as short and medium-range missiles, along with logistical equipment and soldiers.
The reinforcements were sent from Deir ez-Zor and the countryside of Damascus, following orders from the militia leadership amidst heightened tensions in the region.
This mirrors the reinforcement and mobilization observed in the elite forces supported by Iran, near the borders with the occupied Golan Heights in the countryside of Damascus and Quneitra.
According to the Observatory, the reinforcements have reached the vicinity of the village of Marhatan and the Alayaniya area, located approximately 30 kilometers away from the area known as 55.
This region is where the “Tanf” base, affiliated with the US-led International Coalition forces, is situated.
Recently, US forces deployed in eastern Syria have faced aerial drone attacks and mortar shelling targeting the Tanf and Koniko bases in the Conoco gas field.
The leadership of Iran-backed elite forces issued orders for its members to maintain “maximum readiness and constant preparedness around the clock” in anticipation of any strike that may target their positions or points in the region by Israel.
During this time, the Observatory reported considerable dissatisfaction among elements and officers of Syrian regime forces deployed in Quneitra and the western countryside of Damascus.
This discontent stems from the stringent orders issued by the Syrian military command prohibiting the firing of any shells or bullets toward the occupied Golan Heights.
It is noteworthy that the Iran-backed elite forces comprise fighters from Syrian, Iraqi, and Palestinian origins and fighters of other nationalities.
Their number is estimated to be over 700, trained by Hezbollah and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
