A devastating car explosion rocked the Mazzeh district of Damascus, a neighborhood known for housing embassies and security headquarters. The blast, which caused extensive damage to a nearby hotel and vehicles, occurred near Syria’s Information Ministry. Ambulances quickly responded to the scene, where onlookers gathered around the remnants of the destroyed four-wheel drive.
While official sources have not yet reported any casualties, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed at least one fatality. Speculation abounds regarding the cause of the explosion, with some suggesting it may have been an air strike. The Mazzeh area has previously been targeted in strikes attributed to Israel, including a recent incident that resulted in the deaths of several civilians.
The ongoing conflict in Syria, which began in 2011, has drawn in a complex web of alliances including Iran and Hezbollah. Israel has been vocal in its opposition to Iranian influence in the region, leading to sporadic military engagements in Syrian territory.