Iran has not had a military presence in Syria yet, said the Defense Minister of Israel Avigdor Lieberman, RIA Novosti reported, referring to local television.
The main task of Israel is not то let Iran хаже a military presence in Syria, said Lieberman, adding that the Iranians have not been able yet to implement plans for setting up their own military bases in Syria.
According to minister, Iran wanted to create its seaports, airports and military bases near Russia, but did not succeed.
Jerusalem accused Iran of trying to use the Syrian conflict to turn the neighboring country into a hostile foothold, and promised to prevent it by all means, not excluding security forces.
