The blast occurred while military personnel were transporting munitions and was characterized as an accident, officials said.

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Explosion Kills at Least 15 Iranian Guard Soldiers

In Syria, tanks have swept into the town of Jisr al-Shughour, where the government says 120 security personnel were killed earlier this week.

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VIDEO: Syria town empties as tanks roll in

The Syrian army is moving into the town of Jisr al-Shughour, where the government says 120 security personnel were killed. The impending military action has prompted a new flood of refugees to cross into Turkey. According to Turkey, more than 1,200…

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Syrian Army Moves Into Border Town

State Department personnel were told to gather the credit card and frequent-flier numbers, schedules and other personal data of foreign officials.

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Intelligence Directives Blur Lines Between Diplomacy and Spying