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Syria says it foiled plot against Homs oil refinery
Syrian authorities say they stopped a plot to attack the Homs oil refinery in central Syria and arrested two suspects.
They said the suspects were linked to a cell affiliated with Hezbollah, the Lebanese group, and that explosives were seized.
Hezbollah denies any link to the suspects and says it has no presence in Syria.
The Homs refinery is Syria’s only operational oil refinery, according to Syrian authorities, and supplies fuel to the domestic market.
Hezbollah fought alongside former President Bashar al-Assad’s forces during Syria’s civil war, and relations with Damascus have worsened since his government was overthrown in 2024.
The allegation adds to tensions between Syria and Hezbollah as Syrian and Lebanese officials discuss border security and cooperation.
Syrian authorities say they foiled a plot to attack the Homs oil refinery and arrested two suspects linked to a Hezbollah cell.
Security forces said they seized explosives intended for the attack, while another report listed suicide vests, remote-detonation equipment and maps among items seized.
Hezbollah denied links to the suspects and said it had no presence in Syria.
The Homs refinery is a key supplier of fuel to Syria’s domestic market and is described by one report as the country’s only operational refinery.
Reports differed on when the alleged plot was uncovered and on the details of the seized materials.
- Who
- Syrian authorities say they arrested two members of a suspected cell linked to Hezbollah. Hezbollah denied any link to the detainees.
- What
- Authorities say they foiled a plot to attack the Homs oil refinery and seized explosives.
- When
- The announcement was reported on November 3, 2026. One report said the alleged operation was reported on November 1.
- Where
- The Homs refinery in central Syria.
- Why
- Authorities said the cell was planning an attack on the refinery. The sources do not state a motive.
Syrian authorities
Hezbollah
Alleged plot
Syrian authorities
Syrian authorities said a Hezbollah-linked cell planned to attack the Homs refinery.
Hezbollah
Hezbollah denied any link to the suspects.
Presence and activity in Syria
Syrian authorities
Syrian authorities accused people linked to Hezbollah of plotting attacks in Syria.
Hezbollah
Hezbollah said it has no presence on Syrian territory and is not involved in activity undermining Syria’s security and stability.
TASS reported that Syrian special services had exposed a plot against a Homs refinery and detained suspects.
Syria’s foreign minister met a Lebanese delegation in Damascus to discuss border security and bilateral ties.
Syrian authorities said they had arrested two members of a suspected Hezbollah-linked cell and seized explosives.
- Suspects arrested
- Two
- Target
- Homs oil refinery, central Syria
- Reported announcement
- November 3, 2026
- Hezbollah’s response
- Denied links to the suspects
- Refinery status
- Described by Times of Israel as Syria’s only operational refinery
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What people are saying
any activity that undermines the security and stability of Syria
categorically denies
foiled a terrorist plot by a cell affiliated with the Hezbollah militia that was targeting the Homs refinery
Syrian intelligence agencies timely tracked the movements of a terrorist cell, cordoned off the area and detained the militants just before they could carry out an act of sabotage