Syria Arrests ISIS Leader Accused of Homs Mosque Bombing

Syria’s Interior Ministry announced Tuesday that it had arrested an ISIS leader accused of carrying out sectarian attacks, including a bombing at a mosque in Homs.

The ministry said the mosque attack took place in December 2025. It attributed responsibility for that bombing and other sectarian attacks to the detained suspect.

The announcement did not identify the suspect or specify where the arrest took place. It also gave no details about casualties or damage from the mosque bombing.

The accusations were presented as part of the ministry’s announcement of the arrest. No information about formal charges or court proceedings was provided.