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Syria Thwarts Islamic State Plot Against Shiite Shrine in Sayyida Zeinab

Syrian intelligence foils an Islamic State bombing plan targeting Sayyida Zeinab shrine, a significant site for Shiite Muslims, with arrests made.

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  2. Syrian intelligence agency says it thwarted a planned Islamic State attack on a Shiite shrine

    The announcement that the attack had been thwarted appeared to be another attempt by the country’s new leaders to reassure religious minorities, including those seen as having been supporters of the former government of Bashar Assad.

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  3. Syrian Intelligence Agency Says it Thwarted a Planned Islamic State Attack on a Shiite Shrine

    The announcement that the attack had been thwarted appeared to be another attempt by the country's new leaders to reassure religious minorities, including those seen as having been supporters of the former government of Bashar Assad.

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Jan 11th, 2025, 10:40 AM ET

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Intelligence officials in Syria's new de facto government have successfully thwarted an Islamic State group's plan to bomb the Sayyida Zeinab shrine in a Damascus suburb. The General Intelligence Directorate reported the arrests of multiple suspects affiliated with the planned attack, striving to protect the diverse Syrian populace from extremist threats. Sayyida Zeinab, historically targeted by ISIS, has faced past attacks during key Shiite observances. This incident reflects the ongoing tensions between sectarian groups in Syria, as well as the new government's efforts to reassure religious minorities amidst shifting power dynamics in the region.

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