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despite his reputation for commanding operations from a far, there are strong indications iranian commanders right under general are vulnerable in syria. the iranian government conif i recall confirmed a top commander of iran s revoluti revolutionary guard was killed by isis. an official called that a psychological blow to forces fighting for bashar al-assad, wolf? iranians lost key military leaders there, as well. that s right. when he was reported killed there were reports iran lost four other commanders in recent days. that s a sign that syria could be turning into a real quagmire for the iranians. joining us a top member of the senate intelligence and foreign relations committee jails risch of idaho. can you confirm this top commander is in syria?
making aggressive moves in the skies over syria. syrian government forces against rebel fighters around the city with air support from russia and ground support from iran. tonight, another dangerous complication, a shadow iranian commander appears to be on the ground in syria. brian todd is looking this this for us. a u.s. intelligence official says iran s military support to the assad regime on the ground in syria continues to grow. strong indications iran s partnership with vladimir putin is getting stronger tonight. sources say the recent images of a powerful and notorious iranian general apparently near the battle field in western syria reinforce our recent reporting iran is doubling down and putting its top commanders at risk. his reputation for ruthlessness is legendary and military skill unquestioned and regularly being spotted on key battle grounds in