SYRIA RUSSIA IRAN

Russia has launched airstrikes on Syrian militants from a base in Iran for the first time. Russia is widening its air campaign in Syria and deepening its involvement in the Middle East, as the civilian death toll continues to climb. The United States has called the latest developments "unfortunate, but not surprising".

Russian Defence Ministry supplied image of Tu-22M3 bomber during an air strike over Aleppo, Syria (AAP) Source: Russian Defence Ministry supplied image of Tu-22M3 bomber during an air strike over Aleppo, Syria (AAP)