Syria’s armed forces said a military base near the Lebanese border came under artillery attack by the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, state media reported on Tuesday.

According to the Syrian Arab News Agency report, the state news agency, several shells landed near the town of Serghaya, north-west of the capital Damascus, citing the Syrian military command.

No immediate reports of casualties or damage were reported.

The development came amid shifting political dynamics in Syria.

The former government of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad maintained close ties with Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran.

However, the country’s new leadership, under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, has sought to reduce Iranian influence in Syria since taking power.

Tehran was one of Mr Assad’s key allies during his rule.

At the same time, authorities in Lebanon were facing growing international pressure to enforce the disarmament of Hezbollah.

Tensions in the region remain high, with Hezbollah and Israel once again exchanging fire.

The Israeli military has carried out renewed heavy strikes, particularly in southern Lebanon.

(dpa/NAN)