In this instance, Israel's actions amount to territorial aggression against Syrian soil and a breach of diplomatic immunity, which should, by law, safeguard such premises from military aggression and assault. Israel's objective appears to be the closure of the Islamic Republic's consulate in Damascus, yet exceptions to this significant legal provision exist. According to international law, when a foreign government launches military operations from its territory against another sovereign state, the targeted government may respond with measures justified by 'legitimate defense.' The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) states that its deployment in Syria occurs with the official invitation of the Assad government, aiming to assist in quelling domestic unrest and countering the activities of ISIS.
