Isis has claimed responsibility for a triple bomb attack near the most holy Shia mosque in Syria that has killed more than 60 people.
Suicide bombers detonated an explosive at a bus stop in capital Damascus, before triggering more blasts as rescuers rushed to help those hurt.
Hundreds are thought to have been injured near the mosque, which is situated in the mainly Shia district, Sayyida Zeinab.
The ministry initially reported 45 people were killed, but local police said the death toll was set to rise.
"Dozens were injured. Some of those injured are in a critical condition," a spokesperson said.