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ISIS claims Damascus assassination of Shi'ite cleric
- ISIS claimed responsibility for assassinating prominent Shi'ite cleric Sheikh Farhan Hassan al-Mansour in Damascus on May 1, 2026. - The attack targeted al-Mansour's vehicle near the Sayyidah Zaynab shrine, a significant symbol of Iranian and Hezbollah influence. - The assassination demonstrates ISIS's continued ability to conduct operations within Syria's capital despite heightened security.
Syrian President discusses security with Lebanese Prime Minister in Damascus
- Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shar'a met with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Damascus to discuss security, transport, and energy. - The meeting aims to rebuild relations between Syria and Lebano…
