Explosion at Homs Mosque Kills Eight During Friday Prayers
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Explosion at Homs Mosque Kills Eight During Friday Prayers

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An explosion during Friday prayers at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, resulted in eight deaths and 18 injuries. The militant group Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah claimed responsibility for the attack.

An explosion during Friday prayers at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, resulted in eight deaths and 18 injuries. The blast occurred in the Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood, an area predominantly inhabited by the Alawite minority.

The Syrian Interior Ministry described the incident as a "terrorist explosion" and stated that security forces have initiated an investigation.

Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah, a militant group, claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it detonated several explosive devices inside the mosque.

The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned the bombing as a "cowardly act" and emphasized the nation's commitment to combating terrorism.

This attack is part of a series of sectarian incidents in Syria, including a suicide bombing at a Damascus church in June 2025 that resulted in 25 fatalities.

Regional leaders and the United Nations Secretary-General have condemned the attack and called for accountability.

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An explosion during Friday prayers at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, resulted in eight deaths and 18 injuries.

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The blast occurred in the Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood, an area predominantly inhabited by the Alawite minority.

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The Syrian Interior Ministry described the incident as a 'terrorist explosion' and stated that security forces have initiated an investigation.

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Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah, a militant group, claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it detonated several explosive devices inside the mosque.

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