Tag: Homs


  • Blast Strikes Homs Mosque Area in Syria, Killing At Least Eight

    Blast Strikes Homs Mosque Area in Syria, Killing At Least Eight

    A deadly blast in Homs shocks Syria A deadly explosion struck a mosque district in the Syrian city of Homs on Friday, killing at least eight people and injuring several others. The blast occurred in an area where a large portion of residents belong to the Alawite minority, a community with a long and complex…

  • Eight Dead in Mosque Blast Targeting Alawite Community in Homs, Syria

    Eight Dead in Mosque Blast Targeting Alawite Community in Homs, Syria

    Summary of the Incident An explosion at a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday noon prayers killed eight people, according to the state-run SANA news agency. The blast struck a location associated with the Alawite minority, a Shia-adjacent sect that has faced security pressures in various parts of the country. Initial claims…

  • Syria Homs Mosque Blast Kills Eight as Investigation Opens

    Syria Homs Mosque Blast Kills Eight as Investigation Opens

    Overview A powerful blast at a mosque in the central Syrian city of Homs killed at least eight people and wounded several others, state media reported on Friday. Authorities did not identify a perpetrator, and the investigation has begun amid heightened concerns about sectarian tension in the region. What Happened According to early reports, the…

  • Mosque blast in Homs kills eight amid sectarian tensions in Syria

    Mosque blast in Homs kills eight amid sectarian tensions in Syria

    Overview of the incident An explosion struck a mosque in the central Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers, killing eight people and injuring several others, according to Syria’s state media. The blast targeted a house of worship associated with the Alawite minority, raising concerns about sectarian tensions in a country long scarred by civil…

  • Six Dead, Dozens Injured in Damascus? No, Homs Mosque Blast Sparks Outcry and Aid Efforts

    Six Dead, Dozens Injured in Damascus? No, Homs Mosque Blast Sparks Outcry and Aid Efforts

    Overview of the Incident In a shocking attack that drew swift international attention, authorities confirmed that a blast struck the Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab district of Homs, Syria. The interior ministry reported at least six fatalities and 21 injuries, a toll that underscores the ongoing security challenges facing the…

  • Six Dead in Syria Mosque Blast: Official Toll and Context

    Six Dead in Syria Mosque Blast: Official Toll and Context

    Overview of the Incident An explosion at a prominent mosque in the Syrian city of Homs has resulted in the deaths of six people and injuries to 21 others, according to Syria’s interior ministry. The blast occurred at the Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab neighborhood, a site frequented by worshippers…

  • Syria Mosque Blast in Homs Kills Six, Dozens Wounded, Officials Say

    Syria Mosque Blast in Homs Kills Six, Dozens Wounded, Officials Say

    Overview of the Homs Mosque Blast A deadly explosion struck the Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab district of Homs, Syria, on Friday, according to the interior ministry. The incident left at least six people dead and 21 others injured, escalating fears about safety in urban centers across the country. Emergency…