Syria’s security forces announced that they had intercepted a plan to attack the Homs oil refinery, a key facility in the country’s energy infrastructure. According to the statement, the alleged plot was linked to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group that has long been a close ally of the Syrian government.
Hezbollah has denied the accusations, saying it has no presence on Syrian territory and that it is not involved in any such scheme. The group’s spokesperson reiterated that it does not operate within Syria and that the allegations are unfounded.
The Homs refinery is one of Syria’s largest oil processing plants, located in the western city of Homs. It supplies fuel to the national grid and is a strategic asset for the Syrian economy.
The incident highlights the continuing tension between Syrian authorities and external actors in the region. While the Syrian government claims to have foiled the attack, Hezbollah’s denial underscores the complex dynamics of security and political alliances in the area.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
