"Three people have been killed and five injured when an explosion struck a mosque in Syria's Homs, according to Syrian state media reports. The attack targeted the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab neighbourhood of Homs shortly after Friday prayers, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. State media said security forces had imposed a cordon around the area and were investigating."
"Three people have been killed and five injured when an explosion struck a mosque in Syria's Homs, according to Syrian state media reports. Syrian state media says security forces have imposed a cordon around the area and are investigating. Local officials told Reuters news agency it may have been caused by a suicide bomber or explosives placed there. This is a breaking story. More to come"
An explosion struck the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab neighbourhood of Homs shortly after Friday prayers, killing three people and injuring five. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported the attack and said state media described security forces imposing a cordon around the area while investigators operated on the scene. Local officials told Reuters the blast may have been caused by a suicide bomber or by explosives placed inside the mosque. Security personnel continue to investigate and the situation remains under development.
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