Iran regional confrontation

SANA reports arrests in alleged Hezbollah-linked plot against Homs refinery

ATTACK
Location
Homs, Syria
Importance
Notable

SANA reported that Syria’s General Intelligence and Internal Security services arrested members of a cell it identified as belonging to Hezbollah and seized explosive devices that, according to the agency, were prepared to target the Homs refinery. The agency said the operation took place on Tuesday, 3 November. The alleged affiliation and plot are attributed to the Syrian authorities and are not independently verified here.

Verification: Probable

Evidence: الاستخبارات العامة تقبض على خلية لميليشيا حزب الله كانت تخطط لاستهداف مصفاة حمص, Syria Arrests Iran-Backed Hezbollah Operatives in Major Oil Refinery Bomb Plot

SANA reports the arrests and seizure, attributing them to Syrian intelligence and internal security. The alleged Hezbollah affiliation and refinery plot remain claims by the Syrian authorities.