According to military intelligence, the facility, located in the vicinity of Damascus, served as a command and control center for units responsible for suppressing dissent and securing Iranian interests abroad. The strike is part of Israel’s ongoing campaign to roll back Iranian entrenchment in the region.

"The facility was used as a hub for coordinating the transfer of advanced weaponry and directing proxy activities against Israel, an IDF spokesperson stated.

When asked about the operational significance of targeting internal security forces rather than conventional military units, the official emphasized the interconnected nature of Tehran’s apparatus.

"The Iranian regime's special internal security forces are not just a tool for repression at home, they are an integral part of the export of terrorism and instability across the region, the IDF stated. "Striking their headquarters sends a clear message that Israel will act against any entity serving the regime's aggressive agenda, regardless of its official designation.

Syrian state media reported explosions in the countryside near the capital but did not immediately comment on the extent of damage or potential casualties. The strike marks one of the few times Israel has publicly acknowledged targeting a branch of Iran's internal security apparatus, highlighting the broadening scope of its operations against Tehran's influence.