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New Damascus IED Attack Targets Pro-Government Businessman (Photos)

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Late on August 2, an improvised-explosive device (IED) exploded in a Hummer SUV that was parked near the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital of Damascus.

“At 10:05 am an explosion was heard in al-Mazzeh highway … Patrols of the Criminal Security Directorate and al-Mazzeh’s eastern Police center headed [to the area] … The inspection revealed that a Hummer vehicle exploded by an IED which had been placed on the left front wheel, causing material damage only,” a Syrian Facebook page affiliated with the Police force reported.

Syrian sources revealed that the SUV was owned by Ayham Assaf, a Palestinian businessman who is well-known for his pro-government views. According to the sources, Assaf was not inside the vehicle when the IED went off.

New Damascus IED Attack Targets Pro-Government Businessman (Photos)

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New Damascus IED Attack Targets Pro-Government Businessman (Photos)

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New Damascus IED Attack Targets Pro-Government Businessman (Photos)

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New Damascus IED Attack Targets Pro-Government Businessman (Photos)

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Following the explosion, Syrian security forces and the Military Intelligence Directorate (MID) deployed several units on al-Mazzeh highway, especially in the vicinity of the Iranian embassy.

No group has claimed responsibility for the failed assassination attempt, yet. However, ISIS cells and a militant group known as Saraya Kassion are known to be active inside Damascus.

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Rob

That was Kosher IED.

Toronto Tonto

You are funny Rob the knob .

Manofjustice

Why all the israhellis commenting use different flags/names etc ? Just use the white & blue star of moloch, we all know at this point who’s behind the keyboard…

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