DAMASCUS -- The Iranian embassy in central Damascus was stormed by armed militants following the opposition's capture of the Syrian capital, Al-Arabiya TV reported Sunday.

According to the Dubai-based broadcaster, the attackers forced their way into the embassy compound after a series of swift advances by rebel fighters who earlier claimed control of key government facilities in the city.

It remained unclear which faction was responsible for the attack.

The reported incident comes amid fast-paced developments in Damascus, where rebel groups have issued statements declaring the end of President Bashar al-Assad's government.