Foiled Terrorist Plot Targeting Homs Refinery Uncovered

Syrian security forces announced the foiling of a terrorist plot targeting the Homs refinery, revealing that the cell behind the plan was affiliated with Hezbollah militia. Authorities stated that the General Intelligence Directorate, in cooperation with internal security forces, arrested the cell members and seized explosives prepared for the refinery attack. Tensions have escalated between the new Syrian government and Hezbollah following the fall of Assad's regime, with Damascus accusing the militia of transporting weapons across Syrian territory, allegations repeatedly denied by the Lebanese group. Meanwhile, the U.S. president expressed his desire for Syria to take on the role of confronting Hezbollah instead of Israel, citing promises from the Syrian president to assist in this matter. Additionally, reports emerged about direct talks in Turkey between Syrian officials and Hezbollah representatives aimed at easing tensions, but the Syrian side quickly denied these claims, labeling them false.