Middle East Eye • April 7, 2026 02:32

Blasts heard in Damascus as Israeli defences intercept missiles, report says

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Explosions were heard in the Syrian capital, Damascus, and surrounding areas as Israeli air defences intercepted missiles fired from Iran, Syrian state television reported.

The report said the blasts were the result of interception activity, though there were no immediate details on damage or casualties.

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