Why did Iran claim to attack an abandoned US garrison in Syria? - analysis
Iran is likely trying to send a message to Syria. Iran wants weapons to continue to flow to Hezbollah via Syria
Assessment
Iran's claim of an attack on a vacant US garrison signals a deliberate message to Syria: the weapon supply route to Hezbollah must remain open. The target's irrelevance highlights a political, not military, aim. Watch for Syrian reactions and any changes in how arms move through Syrian territory.