Explosion Near Major U.S. Base in Syria Amid Intensifying Conflict with Iranian-Aligned Factions
Deir ez-Zor, Syria — On Sunday, a significant explosion was reported near the Al-Omar oil field, the largest stronghold for the US-led coalition in Syria, situated to the east of Deir ez-Zor. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights disclosed that the blast was linked to an exchange of hostilities that has intensified over the past weeks. Sources indicate that U.S. forces stationed at the nearby Koniko gas field launched artillery fire targeting areas controlled by …