Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:10am on 09 Nov 2025,Sunday International
Syria’s interior ministry initiated a large-scale operation targeting Islamic State cells, executing 61 coordinated raids and arresting 71 individuals. Authorities seized significant quantities of explosives and weapons, stating the action stemmed from “precise” intelligence uncovering planned attacks. The crackdown coincides with Ahmed al Sharaa’s visit to Washington to join an anti-IS coalition, underscoring Syria’s renewed focus on internal security and global partnerships.