Assassination Attempt Against Syrian President

Syrian security forces have announced that they thwarted two plots orchestrated by the terrorist group Islamic State, aimed at carrying out an assassination attempt on President Ahmed al-Shara'a. Reuters has reported this, citing its sources.

It is reported that one of the assassination attempts was planned to take place during a 'pre-announced meeting' that President Ahmed al-Shara'a was supposed to attend. No further details, including information about suspects, have been officially released. Syrian authorities have yet to comment on the incident.