Reports: Afghan Shiite commander killed in Syrian battle

Associated Press   BEIRUT: Activists and Iranian media are reporting that the commander of a Shiite Afghan faction has been killed in a battle against Syrian rebels. The Iranian conservative news website, rajanews.com, says Ali Reza Tavasoli, who led the Fatimiyoun Brigade, was killed Saturday south of the Syrian capital, Damascus. It said Tavasoli was … Continue reading Reports: Afghan Shiite commander killed in Syrian battle