Damascus (Agencies): In a shocking development, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad narrowly escaped an assassination attempt that tragically claimed the life of his guard. The incident has sent ripples across the international community, raising concerns about the stability of the region.
Details about the incident are still emerging, and it remains unclear who is behind the assassination attempt. The loss of Assad’s personal guard in the incident underscores the severity of the threat faced by the Syrian leader.
The Syrian government has yet to release an official statement about the incident. Meanwhile, security has been ramped up around key government installations in the wake of the attack.