Insider Attack in Palmyra: Security Officer Strikes

In Palmyra, a Syrian security forces member attacked Syrian and U.S. military personnel. Syrian interior ministry confirmed the attacker wasn't in a leadership role.

A Syrian security forces member launched an attack on Syrian and U.S. military personnel in Palmyra over the weekend, according to three local officials speaking to Reuters.

A spokesperson from the Syrian interior ministry confirmed on Al-Ikhbariya TV that while the attacker belonged to their ranks, he did not hold a leadership position, though they did not clarify his exact rank.

The incident has raised questions about security protocols and the potential impact on Syrian-U.S. military relations amidst ongoing regional tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)