A car bomb exploded in the Mazzah District of Damascus, an area known for housing several security installations, on Saturday, killing one person, according to the Syrian state news agency SANA and Al Arabiya.
The blast, which occurred on May 25, resulted in the death of an individual, confirmed by a source in the Damascus police command without providing further details. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the explosion ignited three parked vehicles at the bombing site.
While it remains unclear who the intended target of the explosion was, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stated that “many Iranian-backed figures of Syrian and non-Syrian nationalities live in the area, in addition to regime officers.” The powerful blast caused widespread panic in the area, which has previously been targeted by Israeli missile strikes.
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The Mazzah District, located in western Damascus, has been the site of significant attacks in the past. Notably, in early April this year, the Iranian regime consulate in Damascus was attacked, resulting in several fatalities, including Mohammadreza Zahedi, a high-ranking commander of the IRGC’s Quds Force.
Mazzah is a strategic area hosting Syrian security and military bases, as well as the headquarters of Palestinian commanders, international organizations, embassies, and notably, the Iranian embassy.
This latest incident highlights the ongoing instability in the region and the potential targeting of individuals linked to Tehran, amidst the broader conflict and geopolitical tensions in Syria.