Iran says it reserves right to respond to 'Israeli terror attack' that killed two Revolutionary Guards in Syria

Iran said on Thursday it reserves the right to respond to an "Israeli terrorist attack" that killed two of its troops in Syria.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) confirmed that two of its fighters were killed near Damascus in a strike on Monday, which Syrian media blamed on Israel.

Tehran claimed the two deceased were in Syria to advise the Assad regime on "counter-terrorism efforts".

In a letter to the UN Security Council president and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Iran called on the international community to condemn the attack and hold Israel accountable.

"Iran considers the recent Israeli terrorist attack as a highly provocative and deliberate act intended at increasing tensions to an uncontrolled level and disrupting coordination among those fighting terrorism in the region, particularly ISIS," the letter read.

It argued Tel Aviv had violated the UN charter and international law, saying it follows that Israel and anyone who helped in the strike are criminally responsible.

On Wednesday, Iran said it would seek retribution for its troops who lost their lives in Israel's attack.

Israel frequently launches airstrikes in Syria against Iranian forces and militia fighters aligned with them.