Explosion in Syrian Mosque During Friday Prayers

An explosion in the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, during Friday prayers has resulted in at least eight deaths and 18 injuries, with the jihadist group Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah claiming responsibility. The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned the attack as a “terrorist crime,” while concerns have been raised about the group’s potential links to the Islamic State. This incident follows a rise in sectarian violence targeting Alawites since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. Authorities continue to investigate the perpetrators amid ongoing tensions in the region.

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