Damascus Denies Attacker Held Leadership Role in Palmyra, Reveals ‘High-Level’ Security Coordination with International Coalition

Damascus Denies Attacker Held Leadership Role in Palmyra, Reveals ‘High-Level’ Security Coordination with International Coalition

In its first official response to the attack targeting Syrian security personnel and U.S. forces near Palmyra, the Syrian Ministry of Interior has confirmed that the assailant “held no leadership position within the Internal Security apparatus.” The statement seeks to dispel speculation regarding possible involvement of security officials in the incident. The Ministry’s spokesperson, Noureddine al-Baba, stated that investigations are ongoing to …

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