Syria claims: Hezbollah plot to blow up major refinery foiled

Syrian security forces arrested members of a cell allegedly linked to Hezbollah, suspected of planning to blow up the main oil refinery in Homs. Explosive devices were seized. Hezbollah denies any involvement.

Syria claims it foiled a Hezbollah attempt to blow up the main oil refinery in Homs. Security forces arrested members of a cell allegedly linked to the terrorist organization, and explosive devices intended for the attack were seized. The operation was carried out in cooperation between Syrian intelligence services and internal security forces. The authorities did not disclose how many suspects were arrested. Hezbollah denied any involvement and stated it has no presence in Syrian territory. Since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, tensions between Damascus and Hezbollah have escalated. The Homs refinery is a major oil processing facility that serves as an important source of fuel supply for the local market.