Blast at Syria Mosque Leaves Eight Dead, Eighteen Injured
Najeeb Al-Naasan, who heads the ministry's emergency and ambulance services, warned that casualty figures remain preliminary, noting "the toll is not final and is likely to rise."
The Interior Ministry characterized the incident as a "terrorist blast" in its official statement, identifying the target as the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque located on Al-Khodari Street within Homs' Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood—one of central Syria's major urban centers.
Security forces responded immediately to the crisis scene, establishing a protective perimeter around the blast site while specialized forensic teams commenced evidence collection and investigative procedures to track down perpetrators.
No organization has yet stepped forward to claim responsibility for the attack.
New Government Confronts Security Challenges
Syria's recently installed administration faces mounting pressure to restore nationwide security and eliminate elements linked to the previous government—groups suspected of orchestrating continued instability throughout the country.
Bashar al-Assad, who governed Syria for nearly a quarter-century, escaped to Russia in a dramatic conclusion to Ba'ath Party rule—a political dynasty that had controlled the nation since 1963.
In January, a transitional government took shape under President Ahmad al-Sharaa, marking a new chapter in Syrian governance as authorities work to consolidate control and prevent further violence against civilians.
The Homs mosque bombing represents a critical test for al-Sharaa's fledgling administration as it attempts to demonstrate its capacity to protect citizens and maintain order amid Syria's complex post-conflict landscape.
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