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Syria· HomsSyria foils Hezbollah plot to attack Homs oil refinery
Syrian authorities announced they thwarted a plot by a Hezbollah cell to target the Homs oil refinery, leading to arrests and the discovery of explosives.
Background
Syria has been in a state of conflict since 2011, involving various internal and external actors. Hezbollah, a Lebanese political and paramilitary organization, has maintained a presence and influence within Syria. This broader context includes ongoing security challenges and regional power dynamics.
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Syria foils alleged Hezbollah plot to attack Homs oil refinery
First report 6h agoLast update 45m agoSyrian intelligence claims to have foiled a plot by a Hezbollah cell to attack the Homs oil refinery, leading to arrests.
Analysis suggests Syria is actively countering Hezbollah's operations and weapons corridors within its territory, potentially disrupting Iran's proxy network.
Some suggest that the alleged uncovering of a Hezbollah cell by Syrian authorities is an attempt to gain favor with Israel.
Hezbollah denies any presence or affiliation in Syria and rejects accusations of planning attacks, stating their focus is on confronting Israeli actions.
Syria foils Hezbollah plot to attack Homs oil refinery
First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoSyrian authorities and some media outlets accuse Hezbollah of planning the attack on the Homs oil refinery.
Hezbollah denies any involvement in the alleged plot, stating they have no presence or affiliations in Syria that undermine its security.
Some analyses suggest Syria's new leadership is actively countering Hezbollah's operations and weapons corridors since the fall of the Assad regime.
Hezbollah's Homs Refinery Attack Aimed at Escalating Syrian Tensions
First report 1h agoLast update 1h agoAccuses Hezbollah's actions against the Homs refinery of serving Iran's agenda and deliberately escalating tensions in Syria.
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