Iranian technicians kidnapped

Iran: Eight technicians, including five Iranian electrical engineers, have been reportedly kidnapped by unknown armed gunmen in the restive Syrian city of Homs.

In a statement issued by Iran's Embassy in Damascus, it was confirmed that the group of engineers was abducted en route to the 450-MW power plant they were involved in building in Homs at 6:30 a.m. local time.

The embassy statement further said that it is closely working with relevant Syrian authorities and organizations to determine the fate of the kidnapped Iranian nationals. Press TV